US Bridges

Rs 1311 H-17 over Trib. to Craig Creek

Fair

Nemaha County, Kansas · 8.0S.W. of Sabetha · Structure no. 000000000660530

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1311 H-17 over Trib. to Craig Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1311 H-17 over Trib. to Craig Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1311 H-17
CrossesTrib. to Craig Creek
Location8.0S.W. of Sabetha
RouteCounty Highway 1311
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.83064, -95.86394
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2008)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$55,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1311 H-17 over Trib. to Craig Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1311 H-17 over Trib. to Craig Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1311 H-17 over Trib. to Craig Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Rs 1311 H-17 over Trib. to Craig Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1311 H-17 over Trib. to Craig Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.