US Bridges

4 Conrs RD Rs 1697 over Fossil Creek

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Kansas · 3.5S 0.8E of Russell · Structure no. 000000000840580

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4 Conrs RD Rs 1697 over Fossil Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 4 Conrs RD Rs 1697 over Fossil Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries4 Conrs RD Rs 1697
CrossesFossil Creek
Location3.5S 0.8E of Russell
RouteCounty Highway 1697
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.81291, -98.82194
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.7 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 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 traffic115 (2020)
Projected traffic125 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 4 Conrs RD Rs 1697 over Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4 Conrs RD Rs 1697 over Fossil 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 4 Conrs RD Rs 1697 over Fossil Creek carry?

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

How long is 4 Conrs RD Rs 1697 over Fossil Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 4 Conrs RD Rs 1697 over Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.