US Bridges

Rs 1716 over Stream

Good

Mitchell County, Kansas · 7.5S 2.6W of Beloit · Structure no. 000000000620590

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1716 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1716 over Stream in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1716
CrossesStream
Location7.5S 2.6W of Beloit
RouteCounty Highway 1716
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.35028, -98.15694
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2002)
Projected traffic65 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 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 1716 over Stream built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1716 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1716 over Stream carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1716 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1716 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.