US Bridges

Rs 209 over Captain Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Kansas · 1.9S 5.0E of Vinland · Structure no. 000000000230070

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,229
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 209 over Captain Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 209 over Captain Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,229 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,352 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 209
CrossesCaptain Creek
Location1.9S 5.0E of Vinland
RouteCounty Highway 209
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.81301, -95.09326
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 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 traffic1,229 (2023)
Projected traffic1,352 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 209 over Captain Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 209 over Captain Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 209 over Captain Creek carry?

About 1,229 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 209 over Captain Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 209 over Captain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.