US Bridges

Rs 1092 U.7-31.0F over Trib. to Mcdowell Creek

GoodPosted for load

Riley County, Kansas · 4.0S of Manhattan · Structure no. 000000000810290

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
784
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1092 U.7-31.0F over Trib. to Mcdowell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1092 U.7-31.0F over Trib. to Mcdowell Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 784 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRs 1092 U.7-31.0F
CrossesTrib. to Mcdowell Creek
Location4.0S of Manhattan
RouteCounty Highway 1092
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11811, -96.57999
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic784 (2004)
Projected traffic790 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1092 U.7-31.0F over Trib. to Mcdowell Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1092 U.7-31.0F over Trib. to Mcdowell 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 1092 U.7-31.0F over Trib. to Mcdowell Creek carry?

About 784 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1092 U.7-31.0F over Trib. to Mcdowell Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1092 U.7-31.0F over Trib. to Mcdowell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.