US Bridges

Rs 995 180th over Fall Creek

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 0.4S 0.7W of Caldwell · Structure no. 000000000960790

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 995 180th over Fall Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 995 180th over 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 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.

It carries about 89 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 0. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 995 180th
CrossesFall Creek
Location0.4S 0.7W of Caldwell
RouteCounty Highway 995
StateKansas
Coordinates37.02689, -97.61884
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 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 traffic89 (2013)
Projected traffic200 by 0
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Fall Creek built?

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

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

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

How long is Rs 995 180th over Fall Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 995 180th over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.