US Bridges

RS-1809 over E. Br. Humboldt Cr. Trib

Fair

Geary County, Kansas · 3.0S 15.0E of Wreford · Structure no. 000000000310005

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
208
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RS-1809 over E. Br. Humboldt Cr. Trib is a steel culvert carrying RS-1809 over E. Br. Humboldt Cr. Trib in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRS-1809
CrossesE. Br. Humboldt Cr. Trib
Location3.0S 15.0E of Wreford
RouteCounty Highway 1089
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91726, -96.56704
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2004)
Projected traffic210 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-1809 over E. Br. Humboldt Cr. Trib built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is RS-1809 over E. Br. Humboldt Cr. Trib 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does RS-1809 over E. Br. Humboldt Cr. Trib carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RS-1809 over E. Br. Humboldt Cr. Trib?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RS-1809 over E. Br. Humboldt Cr. Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.