US Bridges

Rs 995 11-62-8 over Bluff Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.3S 5.7W of Caldwell · Structure no. 000000000960750

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 995 11-62-8 over Bluff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 995 11-62-8 over Bluff Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 158 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 995 11-62-8
CrossesBluff Creek
Location1.3S 5.7W of Caldwell
RouteCounty Highway 995
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.02256, -97.71042
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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2013)
Projected traffic158 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 995 11-62-8 over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 995 11-62-8 over Bluff 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 995 11-62-8 over Bluff Creek carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 995 11-62-8 over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 995 11-62-8 over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.