US Bridges

Rs 636 4th Ave over Peace Creek

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 6.0N 8.2W of Plevna · Structure no. 000000000780790

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
243
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 636 4th Ave over Peace Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 636 4th Ave over Peace Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 243 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2046. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 636 4th Ave
CrossesPeace Creek
Location6.0N 8.2W of Plevna
RouteCounty Highway 25636
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05676, -98.45779
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2021)
Projected traffic290 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 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 636 4th Ave over Peace Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 636 4th Ave over Peace 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 636 4th Ave over Peace Creek carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 636 4th Ave over Peace Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 636 4th Ave over Peace Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.