Rs 478 over Little Bear Creek
FairPosted for loadStanton County, Kansas · 13.0N of Manter · Structure no. 000000000940080
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 97 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 64
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 478 over Little Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 478 over Little Bear Creek in Stanton County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 478 over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 478 over Little 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 Little Bear Creek carry?
About 64 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Rs 478 over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 478 over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.