US Bridges

Aa Road (rs 1850) over Tomcat Creek

Fair

Rooks County, Kansas · 4.4S 3.0E of Palco · Structure no. 000000000820052

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aa Road (rs 1850) over Tomcat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Aa Road (rs 1850) over Tomcat Creek in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAa Road (rs 1850)
CrossesTomcat Creek
Location4.4S 3.0E of Palco
RouteCounty Highway 1850
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.19056, -99.50944
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic50 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 Aa Road (rs 1850) over Tomcat Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aa Road (rs 1850) over Tomcat 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 Aa Road (rs 1850) over Tomcat Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Aa Road (rs 1850) over Tomcat Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Aa Road (rs 1850) over Tomcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.