US Bridges

US81 HWY over Fall Creek Drainage

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 0.24 MI E K49 · Structure no. 999908100961501

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,436
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US81 HWY over Fall Creek Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying US81 HWY over Fall Creek Drainage in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,436 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,619 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesUS81 HWY
CrossesFall Creek Drainage
Location0.24 MI E K49
RouteU.S. Route 81
StateKansas
Coordinates37.0325, -97.6025
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,436 (2023)
Projected traffic1,619 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US81 HWY over Fall Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US81 HWY over Fall Creek Drainage 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 Drainage carry?

About 1,436 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US81 HWY over Fall Creek Drainage?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US81 HWY over Fall Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.