US Bridges

Ave R over Unnamed Stream

Good

Rush County, Kansas · 1.0S 2.4W of Rush Center · Structure no. 000830601605140

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave R over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Ave R over Unnamed Stream in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAve R
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location1.0S 2.4W of Rush Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRush County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.45167, -99.35215
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2008)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ave R over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave R over Unnamed Stream 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ave R over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave R over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Ave R over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.