US Bridges

Rs 1370 over Branch Washington Creek

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, Kansas · 1.2E 3.0N of Globe · Structure no. 000000000230340

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1370 over Branch Washington Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1370 over Branch Washington Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 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 87 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1370
CrossesBranch Washington Creek
Location1.2E 3.0N of Globe
RouteCounty Highway 1370
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.82231, -95.3783
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating15.7 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2023)
Projected traffic110 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1370 over Branch Washington Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1370 over Branch Washington 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 1370 over Branch Washington Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1370 over Branch Washington Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1370 over Branch Washington Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.