US Bridges

Rs 1932 205th St. over Blood Creek

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Kansas · 9.5S 5.5E of Dorrance · Structure no. 000000000840790

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1932 205th St. over Blood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1932 205th St. over Blood Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 1932 205th St.
CrossesBlood Creek
Location9.5S 5.5E of Dorrance
RouteCounty Highway 1388
StateKansas
Coordinates38.7091, -98.48606
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length113 ft (34.3 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 traffic210 (2020)
Projected traffic250 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 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 1932 205th St. over Blood Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1932 205th St. over Blood 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 Rs 1932 205th St. over Blood Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1932 205th St. over Blood Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1932 205th St. over Blood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.