US Bridges

Rs 987 over Browns Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Kansas · 0.5N Solomon Rapids · Structure no. 000000000620430

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 987 over Browns Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 987 over Browns Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2043. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 987
CrossesBrowns Creek
Location0.5N Solomon Rapids
RouteCounty Highway 987
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.47556, -98.1925
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.3 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2002)
Projected traffic195 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 987 over Browns Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 987 over Browns 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 987 over Browns Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 987 over Browns Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 987 over Browns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.