US Bridges

Rs 299 58-15-9 over Fall Creek

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.5N 2.8W of Caldwell · Structure no. 000000000960130

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 299 58-15-9 over Fall Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 299 58-15-9 over Fall Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 185 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 299 58-15-9
CrossesFall Creek
Location1.5N 2.8W of Caldwell
RouteCounty Highway 299
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.05421, -97.65823
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2013)
Projected traffic240 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 299 58-15-9 over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 299 58-15-9 over Fall 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 299 58-15-9 over Fall Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 299 58-15-9 over Fall Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 299 58-15-9 over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.