US Bridges

189th RD Rs 589 over Sellens Creek

Fair

Russell County, Kansas · 5.3S 3.0E of Russell · Structure no. 000000000840280

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

189th RD Rs 589 over Sellens Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 189th RD Rs 589 over Sellens Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries189th RD Rs 589
CrossesSellens Creek
Location5.3S 3.0E of Russell
RouteCounty Highway 589
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.78722, -98.78083
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2020)
Projected traffic240 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 189th RD Rs 589 over Sellens Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 189th RD Rs 589 over Sellens 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 189th RD Rs 589 over Sellens Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 189th RD Rs 589 over Sellens Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 189th RD Rs 589 over Sellens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.