US Bridges

Ave D over Shelter Creek

Fair

Rush County, Kansas · 5.7E of Liebenthal · Structure no. 000000000830070

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave D over Shelter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ave D over Shelter Creek in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAve D
CrossesShelter Creek
Location5.7E of Liebenthal
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyRush County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.65388, -99.21499
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2008)
Projected traffic270 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 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 Ave D over Shelter Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave D over Shelter 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ave D over Shelter Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave D over Shelter Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Ave D over Shelter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.