US Bridges

Rs 1034 over Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Kansas · 8.3W 0.8S of Delphos · Structure no. 000000000720480

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1034 over Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Rs 1034 over Creek in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1034
CrossesCreek
Location8.3W 0.8S of Delphos
RouteCounty Highway 1034
StateKansas
Coordinates39.26271, -97.92322
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating59.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2000)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1034 over Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1034 over Creek 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 1034 over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1034 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1034 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.