US Bridges

Rs 1092 over West Mcdowell Creek

PoorPosted for load

Geary County, Kansas · 2.8S 11.8E Junction City · Structure no. 000000000310012

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1092 over West Mcdowell Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1092 over West Mcdowell Creek in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 81 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRs 1092
CrossesWest Mcdowell Creek
Location2.8S 11.8E Junction City
RouteCounty Highway 1092
StateKansas
Coordinates38.98806, -96.595
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30.1 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2004)
Projected traffic85 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1092 over West Mcdowell Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1092 over West Mcdowell Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Rs 1092 over West Mcdowell Creek carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1092 over West Mcdowell Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1092 over West Mcdowell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.