US Bridges

Rs 1048 over Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Kansas · 2.3W of Delphos · Structure no. 000000000720520

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
86 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1048 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1048 over Creek in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2044. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1048
CrossesCreek
Location2.3W of Delphos
RouteCounty Highway 1048
StateKansas
Coordinates39.27753, -97.81194
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2000)
Projected traffic165 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 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 1048 over Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1048 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 1048 over Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1048 over Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1048 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.