US Bridges

Rs 130 A.8-17.5F over Matson Creek

GoodPosted for load

Riley County, Kansas · 6.2W 0.8N of Riley · Structure no. 000000000810060

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
972
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 130 A.8-17.5F over Matson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 130 A.8-17.5F over Matson Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 972 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRs 130 A.8-17.5F
CrossesMatson Creek
Location6.2W 0.8N of Riley
RouteCounty Highway 130
StateKansas
Coordinates39.31382, -96.94556
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.1 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic972 (2004)
Projected traffic980 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 130 A.8-17.5F over Matson Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 130 A.8-17.5F over Matson 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 130 A.8-17.5F over Matson Creek carry?

About 972 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 130 A.8-17.5F over Matson Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 130 A.8-17.5F over Matson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.