US Bridges

E Road (rs 911) over Dibble Creek

Fair

Rooks County, Kansas · 5.0N 2.8W of Stockton · Structure no. 000000000820026

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Road (rs 911) over Dibble Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Road (rs 911) over Dibble Creek in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE Road (rs 911)
CrossesDibble Creek
Location5.0N 2.8W of Stockton
RouteCounty Highway 911
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.50958, -99.33203
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Road (rs 911) over Dibble 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 August 2024.

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

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns E Road (rs 911) over Dibble Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.