US Bridges

186th Blvd over Fossil Creek

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Kansas · 0.5E 2.0S of Russell · Structure no. 000840657504569

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

186th Blvd over Fossil Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 186th Blvd over Fossil Creek 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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Carries186th Blvd
CrossesFossil Creek
Location0.5E 2.0S of Russell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.85762, -98.84517
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 186th Blvd over Fossil Creek built?

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

What condition is 186th Blvd 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 186th Blvd over Fossil Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 186th Blvd over Fossil Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 186th Blvd over Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.