US Bridges

K-187 HWY over Fisher Creek Drg

Good

Nemaha County, Kansas · 5.5 MI N K9 · Structure no. 999918700660451

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
771
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-187 HWY over Fisher Creek Drg is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-187 HWY over Fisher Creek Drg in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 771 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 835 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesK-187 HWY
CrossesFisher Creek Drg
Location5.5 MI N K9
RouteState Highway 187
StateKansas
Coordinates39.80528, -96.12611
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic771 (2023)
Projected traffic835 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K-187 HWY over Fisher Creek Drg built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-187 HWY over Fisher Creek Drg 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does K-187 HWY over Fisher Creek Drg carry?

About 771 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is K-187 HWY over Fisher Creek Drg?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K-187 HWY over Fisher Creek Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.