US Bridges

Rs 1043 over Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Kansas · 3.8W 1.0N of Delphos · Structure no. 000000000720490

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1043 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1043 over Creek in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 1043
CrossesCreek
Location3.8W 1.0N of Delphos
RouteCounty Highway 1043
StateKansas
Coordinates39.29014, -97.836
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2000)
Projected traffic100 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$185,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1043 over Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1043 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 1043 over Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1043 over Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1043 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.