US Bridges

Rs 137 over Stream

Fair

Mitchell County, Kansas · 1.5W 1.0S of Simpson · Structure no. 000000000620030

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 137 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Rs 137 over Stream in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 137
CrossesStream
Location1.5W 1.0S of Simpson
RouteCounty Highway 137
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.37519, -97.96639
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2002)
Projected traffic65 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 137 over Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 137 over Stream 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 137 over Stream carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Rs 137 over Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 137 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.