US Bridges

Rs 1365 - RD Y over East Kiowa Creek

Fair

Kiowa County, Kansas · 14.0S of Mullinville · Structure no. 000000000490140

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1365 - RD Y over East Kiowa Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1365 - RD Y over East Kiowa Creek in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1365 - RD Y
CrossesEast Kiowa Creek
Location14.0S of Mullinville
RouteCounty Highway 1365
CountyKiowa County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.3816, -99.44792
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic30 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1365 - RD Y over East Kiowa Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1365 - RD Y over East Kiowa 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 Rs 1365 - RD Y over East Kiowa Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1365 - RD Y over East Kiowa Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1365 - RD Y over East Kiowa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.