US Bridges

On Rs 2184 over Colby Creek

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 0.2W of US 75 · Structure no. 000000000890670

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
685
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

On Rs 2184 over Colby Creek is a concrete culvert carrying On Rs 2184 over Colby Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 685 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOn Rs 2184
CrossesColby Creek
Location0.2W of US 75
RouteCounty Highway 2184
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92807, -95.71044
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating73.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic685 (2020)
Projected traffic650 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 On Rs 2184 over Colby Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is On Rs 2184 over Colby 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 On Rs 2184 over Colby Creek carry?

About 685 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is On Rs 2184 over Colby Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns On Rs 2184 over Colby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.