US Bridges

Rs 748 over Stream

Good

Ottawa County, Kansas · 3.6N 1.6W of Bennington · Structure no. 000000000720420

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 748 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 748 over Stream in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 780 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 748
CrossesStream
Location3.6N 1.6W of Bennington
RouteCounty Highway 748
StateKansas
Coordinates39.08277, -97.62431
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2000)
Projected traffic900 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 748 over Stream built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 748 over Stream 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 748 over Stream carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rs 748 over Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 748 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.