US Bridges

E Road (rs 911) over Ash Creek Tributary

Fair

Rooks County, Kansas · 5.0N 7.0W of Stockton · Structure no. 000000000820025

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Road (rs 911) over Ash Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying E Road (rs 911) over Ash Creek Tributary in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE Road (rs 911)
CrossesAsh Creek Tributary
Location5.0N 7.0W of Stockton
RouteCounty Highway 911
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.50999, -99.4044
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Road (rs 911) over Ash Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Road (rs 911) over Ash Creek Tributary 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does E Road (rs 911) over Ash Creek Tributary carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E Road (rs 911) over Ash Creek Tributary?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E Road (rs 911) over Ash Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.