US Bridges

WORTHINGTON.7.92 over Stream

GoodPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 3.0E 4.5S of Haven · Structure no. 000000000780940

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

WORTHINGTON.7.92 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying WORTHINGTON.7.92 over Stream in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWORTHINGTON.7.92
CrossesStream
Location3.0E 4.5S of Haven
RouteCounty Highway 779
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.83866, -97.72028
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 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 traffic375 (2021)
Projected traffic450 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 WORTHINGTON.7.92 over Stream built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is WORTHINGTON.7.92 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does WORTHINGTON.7.92 over Stream carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is WORTHINGTON.7.92 over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns WORTHINGTON.7.92 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.