US Bridges

Rs 1895 Mellard RD over Stream

Fair

Russell County, Kansas · 7.5N 1.0E of Bunker Hill · Structure no. 000000000840650

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1895 Mellard RD over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1895 Mellard RD over Stream in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1895 Mellard RD
CrossesStream
Location7.5N 1.0E of Bunker Hill
RouteCounty Highway 1895
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.99754, -98.69127
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 Rs 1895 Mellard RD over Stream built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1895 Mellard RD over Stream 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 1895 Mellard RD over Stream carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rs 1895 Mellard RD over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1895 Mellard RD over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.