Rs 131 over Pipe Creek
FairOttawa County, Kansas · 3.0W 1.5N of Lamar · Structure no. 000000000720010
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 131 over Pipe Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 131 over Pipe Creek in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 131 over Pipe Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 131 over Pipe 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Rs 131 over Pipe Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2000 count).
How long is Rs 131 over Pipe Creek?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 131 over Pipe Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.