US Bridges

Rs 447 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Ottawa County, Kansas · In Tescott · Structure no. 000000000720260

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 447 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 447 over Creek in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 447
CrossesCreek
LocationIn Tescott
RouteCounty Highway 447
CountyOttawa County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01206, -97.87453
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2000)
Projected traffic280 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 447 over Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 447 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 447 over Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rs 447 over Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 447 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.