US Bridges

Rs 136 over Henry Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Kansas · 0.3S of Delphos · Structure no. 000000000720140

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 136 over Henry Creek is a steel culvert carrying Rs 136 over Henry Creek in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 61 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 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 136
CrossesHenry Creek
Location0.3S of Delphos
RouteCounty Highway 136
CountyOttawa County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.27, -97.76622
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2000)
Projected traffic160 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 136 over Henry Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Rs 136 over Henry 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 136 over Henry Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Rs 136 over Henry Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 136 over Henry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.