US Bridges

Ave H over Eagle Creek

Good

Rush County, Kansas · 4.0N 1.5W of Otis · Structure no. 000830631504940

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave H over Eagle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ave H over Eagle Creek in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAve H
CrossesEagle Creek
Location4.0N 1.5W of Otis
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.59494, -99.07889
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 rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 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 traffic50 (2008)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 H over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave H over Eagle Creek 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 H over Eagle Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave H over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Ave H over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.