US Bridges

Rs 1254 185-B over Indian Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 3.0N US24 3.5E US75 · Structure no. 000000000890433

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,065
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1254 185-B over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1254 185-B over Indian Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6,065 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRs 1254 185-B
CrossesIndian Creek
Location3.0N US24 3.5E US75
RouteCounty Highway 1254
StateKansas
Coordinates39.12933, -95.65508
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,065 (2020)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1254 185-B over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1254 185-B over Indian 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1254 185-B over Indian Creek carry?

About 6,065 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1254 185-B over Indian Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1254 185-B over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.