US Bridges

W. 101st Ave. over Peace Creek Trib

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 1.5N 8.0W of Nickerson · Structure no. 000000000780230

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
648
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 101st Ave. over Peace Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying W. 101st Ave. over Peace Creek Trib in Reno 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 648 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2046. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 101st Ave.
CrossesPeace Creek Trib
Location1.5N 8.0W of Nickerson
RouteCounty Highway 554
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.1657, -98.23389
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating14.6 US tons
Inventory rating8.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic648 (2021)
Projected traffic660 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$370,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. 101st Ave. over Peace Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is W. 101st Ave. over Peace Creek Trib 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does W. 101st Ave. over Peace Creek Trib carry?

About 648 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W. 101st Ave. over Peace Creek Trib?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns W. 101st Ave. over Peace Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.