US Bridges

Rs 2101 over Carter Creek

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, Kansas · 1.3E of Eudora · Structure no. 000000000230420

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
683
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2101 over Carter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 2101 over Carter Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 683 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 751 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 2101
CrossesCarter Creek
Location1.3E of Eudora
RouteCounty Highway 2101
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.94231, -95.06657
Functional classUrban 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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic683 (2023)
Projected traffic751 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 2101 over Carter Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2101 over Carter 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 2101 over Carter Creek carry?

About 683 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2101 over Carter Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2101 over Carter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.