US Bridges

Rs 755 over Bear Creek

Fair

Stanton County, Kansas · 5.0W of Johnson City · Structure no. 000000000940090

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
376
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 755 over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 755 over 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.

It carries about 376 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRs 755
CrossesBear Creek
Location5.0W of Johnson City
RouteCounty Highway 755
StateKansas
Coordinates37.57802, -101.85472
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic376 (2009)
Projected traffic185 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 755 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 755 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 755 over Bear Creek carry?

About 376 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rs 755 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 755 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.