Rs 478 over Bear Creek
FairPosted for loadStanton County, Kansas · 3.0N of Manter · Structure no. 000000000940070
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 167 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 478 over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 478 over Bear Creek in Stanton County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 478 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 478 over Bear 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Rs 478 over Bear Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Rs 478 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 478 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.