US Bridges

Rs 1369 over Branch Eight Mile Creek

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 2.3S of Globe · Structure no. 000000000230301

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
417
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1369 over Branch Eight Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1369 over Branch Eight Mile Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 417 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1369
CrossesBranch Eight Mile Creek
Location2.3S of Globe
RouteCounty Highway 1369
StateKansas
Coordinates38.74802, -95.3993
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic417 (2023)
Projected traffic750 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 1369 over Branch Eight Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1369 over Branch Eight Mile 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 1369 over Branch Eight Mile Creek carry?

About 417 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1369 over Branch Eight Mile Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1369 over Branch Eight Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.