US Bridges

RS1369 E 550 RD over Washington Creek

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 2.7N of Globe · Structure no. 00000000023B310

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
605
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RS1369 E 550 RD over Washington Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying RS1369 E 550 RD over Washington Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 605 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRS1369 E 550 RD
CrossesWashington Creek
Location2.7N of Globe
RouteCounty Highway 1369
StateKansas
Coordinates38.82195, -95.39971
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 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 traffic605 (2023)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 RS1369 E 550 RD over Washington Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is RS1369 E 550 RD over 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 RS1369 E 550 RD over Washington Creek carry?

About 605 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RS1369 E 550 RD over Washington Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RS1369 E 550 RD over Washington Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.