US Bridges

RS150 BSN50 Lake R over Bachelor Creek

Fair

Greenwood County, Kansas · 0.4E 4.8N of Eureka · Structure no. 000000000370050

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
505
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RS150 BSN50 Lake R over Bachelor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RS150 BSN50 Lake R over Bachelor Creek in Greenwood 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.

It carries about 505 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRS150 BSN50 Lake R
CrossesBachelor Creek
Location0.4E 4.8N of Eureka
RouteCounty Highway 150
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.89398, -96.28773
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2006)
Projected traffic505 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RS150 BSN50 Lake R over Bachelor Creek built?

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

What condition is RS150 BSN50 Lake R over Bachelor 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 RS150 BSN50 Lake R over Bachelor Creek carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RS150 BSN50 Lake R over Bachelor Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RS150 BSN50 Lake R over Bachelor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.