Rs 485 A-21 over Pole Creek
GoodNemaha County, Kansas · 10.3N of Baileyville · Structure no. 000000000660070
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 134 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 485 A-21 over Pole Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 485 A-21 over Pole Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 485 A-21 over Pole Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 485 A-21 over Pole 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 2024.
How much traffic does Rs 485 A-21 over Pole Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2008 count).
How long is Rs 485 A-21 over Pole Creek?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 485 A-21 over Pole Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.