US Bridges

Rs 2079 6 over Bourbonnais Creek

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 4.0W 1.0N of Rossville · Structure no. 000000000890650

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2079 6 over Bourbonnais Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 2079 6 over Bourbonnais Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 44 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.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 2079 6
CrossesBourbonnais Creek
Location4.0W 1.0N of Rossville
RouteCounty Highway 2079
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.15859, -96.01705
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 2079 6 over Bourbonnais Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Rs 2079 6 over Bourbonnais 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 2079 6 over Bourbonnais Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2079 6 over Bourbonnais Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2079 6 over Bourbonnais Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.