US Bridges

Rs 1273 over Small Stream

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, Kansas · 2.5S 3.0W of Clinton · Structure no. 000000000230270

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
365
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1273 over Small Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1273 over Small Stream in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 365 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 401 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1273
CrossesSmall Stream
Location2.5S 3.0W of Clinton
RouteCounty Highway 1273
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87679, -95.44637
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.1 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2023)
Projected traffic401 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 1273 over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1273 over Small Stream 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 1273 over Small Stream carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1273 over Small Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1273 over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.