US Bridges

Rs 1371 over Branch Washington Creek

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 2.0S of Lone Star · Structure no. 000000000230350

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1371 over Branch Washington Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1371 over Branch Washington Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRs 1371
CrossesBranch Washington Creek
Location2.0S of Lone Star
RouteCounty Highway 1371
StateKansas
Coordinates38.85559, -95.3771
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2021)
Projected traffic190 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 1371 over Branch Washington Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1371 over Branch 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 1371 over Branch Washington Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1371 over Branch Washington Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1371 over Branch Washington Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.