US Bridges

Rs 995 180th over Trib. to Fall Creek

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 0.5S 1.8W of Caldwell · Structure no. 000000000960780

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 995 180th over Trib. to Fall Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 995 180th over Trib. to Fall Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 89 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 995 180th
CrossesTrib. to Fall Creek
Location0.5S 1.8W of Caldwell
RouteCounty Highway 995
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.02479, -97.63761
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating12.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2013)
Projected traffic200 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 180th over Trib. to Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 995 180th over Trib. to 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 995 180th over Trib. to Fall Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 995 180th over Trib. to Fall Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 995 180th over Trib. to Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.