US Bridges

Dietrich RD Rs 134 over School Creek

Fair

Geary County, Kansas · 2.3S 2.7W of Milford · Structure no. 000000000310001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dietrich RD Rs 134 over School Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Dietrich RD Rs 134 over School Creek in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2039. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDietrich RD Rs 134
CrossesSchool Creek
Location2.3S 2.7W of Milford
RouteCounty Highway 134
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.14159, -96.96237
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2009)
Projected traffic250 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$800,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dietrich RD Rs 134 over School Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dietrich RD Rs 134 over School 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Dietrich RD Rs 134 over School Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dietrich RD Rs 134 over School Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dietrich RD Rs 134 over School Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.