US Bridges

Rs 2101 over Captain Creek

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 1.5E of Eudora · Structure no. 000000000230430

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2101 over Captain Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 2101 over Captain Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 737 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRs 2101
CrossesCaptain Creek
Location1.5E of Eudora
RouteCounty Highway 2101
StateKansas
Coordinates38.9423, -95.06244
Functional classUrban 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2023)
Projected traffic737 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 2101 over Captain Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

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

About 670 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2101 over Captain Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2101 over Captain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.