US Bridges

Rs 1539 X RD over Ash Creek

GoodPosted for load

Pawnee County, Kansas · 3.0E 9.5N of Sanford · Structure no. 000000000730500

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1539 X RD over Ash Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1539 X RD over Ash Creek in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1539 X RD
CrossesAsh Creek
Location3.0E 9.5N of Sanford
RouteCounty Highway 1539
StateKansas
Coordinates38.31953, -99.26433
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic25 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 1539 X RD over Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1539 X RD over Ash 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1539 X RD over Ash Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1539 X RD over Ash Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1539 X RD over Ash Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.