US Bridges

S CO Line Rs 1456 over Stream

GoodPosted for load

Russell County, Kansas · 12.5S 0.9E of Gorham · Structure no. 000000000840800

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S CO Line Rs 1456 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying S CO Line Rs 1456 over Stream in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesS CO Line Rs 1456
CrossesStream
Location12.5S 0.9E of Gorham
RouteCounty Highway 1456
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.69677, -99.00602
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 S CO Line Rs 1456 over Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is S CO Line Rs 1456 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does S CO Line Rs 1456 over Stream carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S CO Line Rs 1456 over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S CO Line Rs 1456 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.