US Bridges

Rs 1675 over Granite Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Kansas · 3.1N 2.0E of Cawker City · Structure no. 000000000620540

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1675 over Granite Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1675 over Granite Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1675
CrossesGranite Creek
Location3.1N 2.0E of Cawker City
RouteCounty Highway 1675
StateKansas
Coordinates39.55394, -98.39539
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 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 traffic70 (2002)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1675 over Granite Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1675 over Granite 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 1675 over Granite Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1675 over Granite Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1675 over Granite Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.