US Bridges

Rs 236 over Stream

Good

Mitchell County, Kansas · 0.5N of Tipton · Structure no. 000000000620060

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 236 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 236 over Stream in Mitchell 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 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 236
CrossesStream
Location0.5N of Tipton
RouteCounty Highway 236
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.34917, -98.47097
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2002)
Projected traffic380 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 236 over Stream built?

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

What condition is Rs 236 over Stream 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 236 over Stream carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 236 over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 236 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.