US Bridges

Rs 1161 13.0-5.6 over Whisky Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 2.0S 6.4W of Ottawa · Structure no. 000000000300420

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1161 13.0-5.6 over Whisky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1161 13.0-5.6 over Whisky Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 6 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 155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 169 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1161 13.0-5.6
CrossesWhisky Creek
Location2.0S 6.4W of Ottawa
RouteCounty Highway 1161
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.57927, -95.4046
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.3 US tons
Inventory rating9.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2010)
Projected traffic169 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1161 13.0-5.6 over Whisky Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1161 13.0-5.6 over Whisky 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1161 13.0-5.6 over Whisky Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Rs 1161 13.0-5.6 over Whisky Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1161 13.0-5.6 over Whisky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.