US Bridges

Rs 1637 813-444.55 over Buckeye Creek

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Saline County, Kansas · 2.0W 2.5N of Solomon · Structure no. 000000000850850

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1637 813-444.55 over Buckeye Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1637 813-444.55 over Buckeye Creek in Saline 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 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.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1637 813-444.55
CrossesBuckeye Creek
Location2.0W 2.5N of Solomon
RouteCounty Highway 1637
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.94993, -97.40893
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 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 traffic26 (2019)
Projected traffic32 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rs 1637 813-444.55 over Buckeye Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 1637 813-444.55 over Buckeye Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1637 813-444.55 over Buckeye Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rs 1637 813-444.55 over Buckeye Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1637 813-444.55 over Buckeye Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.