US Bridges

Rs 1092 R.4-32.0F over Mcdowell Creek

Fair

Riley County, Kansas · 3.5E 0.5S of Ogden · Structure no. 000000000810270

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1092 R.4-32.0F over Mcdowell Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1092 R.4-32.0F over Mcdowell Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1092 R.4-32.0F
CrossesMcdowell Creek
Location3.5E 0.5S of Ogden
RouteCounty Highway 1092
CountyRiley County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10265, -96.64417
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2004)
Projected traffic360 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1092 R.4-32.0F over Mcdowell Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1092 R.4-32.0F over Mcdowell 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1092 R.4-32.0F over Mcdowell Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1092 R.4-32.0F over Mcdowell Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1092 R.4-32.0F over Mcdowell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.