US Bridges

Rs 2038 over Stream

Good

Ottawa County, Kansas · 3.0E 3.0S of Delphos · Structure no. 000000000720615

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2038 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 2038 over Stream in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 2038
CrossesStream
Location3.0E 3.0S of Delphos
RouteCounty Highway 2038
StateKansas
Coordinates39.23398, -97.70532
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2000)
Projected traffic1,030 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 2038 over Stream built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2038 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 2038 over Stream carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2038 over Stream?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2038 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.