US Bridges

Rs 206 over Washington Creek

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · S. Edge of Lone Star · Structure no. 000000000230010

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
169
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 206 over Washington Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 206 over Washington Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 169 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRs 206
CrossesWashington Creek
LocationS. Edge of Lone Star
RouteCounty Highway 206
StateKansas
Coordinates38.86585, -95.3546
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 206 over Washington Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Rs 206 over Washington Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 206 over Washington Creek carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rs 206 over Washington Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 206 over Washington Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.