US Bridges

Rs 201 over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Doniphan County, Kansas · 3.0W 0.2S of Denton · Structure no. 000000000220110

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 201 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 201 over Stream in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 201
CrossesStream
Location3.0W 0.2S of Denton
RouteCounty Highway 201
CountyDoniphan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.72589, -95.32078
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2005)
Projected traffic175 by 2045
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$185,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 201 over Stream built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 201 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Rs 201 over Stream carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 201 over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 201 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.