US Bridges

Rs 135 over Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Kansas · 0.2W 0.6S of Ada · Structure no. 000000000720080

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 135 over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 135 over Creek in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 135
CrossesCreek
Location0.2W 0.6S of Ada
RouteCounty Highway 135
CountyOttawa County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.14528, -97.89261
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 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 traffic120 (2000)
Projected traffic130 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$650,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 135 over Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 135 over 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 135 over Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 135 over Creek?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 135 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.