US Bridges

Rs 162 44-61-9 over Badger Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.0S 4.1W of Adamsville · Structure no. 000000000960090

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 162 44-61-9 over Badger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 162 44-61-9 over Badger Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 162 44-61-9
CrossesBadger Creek
Location1.0S 4.1W of Adamsville
RouteCounty Highway 162
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.15921, -97.24106
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 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 traffic33 (2013)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 162 44-61-9 over Badger Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 162 44-61-9 over Badger Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 162 44-61-9 over Badger Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 162 44-61-9 over Badger Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 162 44-61-9 over Badger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.