US Bridges

Rs 464 over Antelope Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Kansas · 2.2N 10.0E of Tipton · Structure no. 000000000620320

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 464 over Antelope Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Rs 464 over Antelope Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 464
CrossesAntelope Creek
Location2.2N 10.0E of Tipton
RouteCounty Highway 464
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.36694, -98.28361
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic55 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 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 464 over Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 464 over Antelope 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 464 over Antelope Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 464 over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 464 over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.