US Bridges

Rs 207 196 over Trib. to Wakarusa Creek

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.0N of Wakarusa · Structure no. 000000000890040

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
725
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 207 196 over Trib. to Wakarusa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 207 196 over Trib. to Wakarusa Creek in Shawnee 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.

It carries about 725 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,185 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 207 196
CrossesTrib. to Wakarusa Creek
Location1.0N of Wakarusa
RouteCounty Highway 207
StateKansas
Coordinates38.8989, -95.70027
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2020)
Projected traffic1,185 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 207 196 over Trib. to Wakarusa Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 207 196 over Trib. to Wakarusa 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 207 196 over Trib. to Wakarusa Creek carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 207 196 over Trib. to Wakarusa Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 207 196 over Trib. to Wakarusa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.