US Bridges

Michaelis RD RS588 over Trib. to Landon Creek

Good

Russell County, Kansas · 11.5S of Russell · Structure no. 000000000840240

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Michaelis RD RS588 over Trib. to Landon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Michaelis RD RS588 over Trib. to Landon Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMichaelis RD RS588
CrossesTrib. to Landon Creek
Location11.5S of Russell
RouteCounty Highway 588
StateKansas
Coordinates38.71134, -98.8777
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2020)
Projected traffic155 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Michaelis RD RS588 over Trib. to Landon Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Michaelis RD RS588 over Trib. to Landon 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Michaelis RD RS588 over Trib. to Landon Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Michaelis RD RS588 over Trib. to Landon Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Michaelis RD RS588 over Trib. to Landon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.