US Bridges

Rs 39 - NE 110 Ave over Silver Creek

FairPosted for load

Pratt County, Kansas · 0.7S of Preston · Structure no. 000000000760080

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 39 - NE 110 Ave over Silver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 39 - NE 110 Ave over Silver Creek in Pratt County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2046. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 39 - NE 110 Ave
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.7S of Preston
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyPratt County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.74712, -98.5565
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 traffic180 (2021)
Projected traffic215 by 2046
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 39 - NE 110 Ave over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 39 - NE 110 Ave over Silver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 39 - NE 110 Ave over Silver Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 39 - NE 110 Ave over Silver Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 39 - NE 110 Ave over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.