US81 HWY over Fall Creek
GoodSumner County, Kansas · 1.58 MI N Okla State Line · Structure no. 999908100961491
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 826
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US81 HWY over Fall Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US81 HWY over Fall Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 826 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,069 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 39 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US81 HWY over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is US81 HWY 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US81 HWY over Fall Creek carry?
About 826 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is US81 HWY over Fall Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US81 HWY over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.