US Bridges

Rs 1069 Overland over Battle Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 3.4N 2.8W of Canton · Structure no. 000000000590950

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1069 Overland over Battle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1069 Overland over Battle Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRs 1069 Overland
CrossesBattle Creek
Location3.4N 2.8W of Canton
RouteCounty Highway 1069
StateKansas
Coordinates38.43485, -97.47887
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1069 Overland over Battle Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1069 Overland over Battle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1069 Overland over Battle Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1069 Overland over Battle Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rs 1069 Overland over Battle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.