US Bridges

Rs 1574 181st St. over Smoky Hill River

Fair

Russell County, Kansas · 6.0S 3.0W of Russell · Structure no. 000000000840570

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
259 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1574 181st St. over Smoky Hill River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1574 181st St. over Smoky Hill River in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 259 ft (78.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1574 181st St.
CrossesSmoky Hill River
Location6.0S 3.0W of Russell
RouteCounty Highway 1574
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.77848, -98.92934
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length259 ft (78.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2020)
Projected traffic125 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Rs 1574 181st St. over Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1574 181st St. over Smoky Hill River 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 Rs 1574 181st St. over Smoky Hill River carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1574 181st St. over Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 259 ft (78.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1574 181st St. over Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.