US Bridges

Rs 652 B-16.5 over Wells Creek

Good

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 6.1E 1.6N of Wabaunsee · Structure no. 000000000990200

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 652 B-16.5 over Wells Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 652 B-16.5 over Wells Creek in Wabaunsee 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.

It carries about 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 652 B-16.5
CrossesWells Creek
Location6.1E 1.6N of Wabaunsee
RouteCounty Highway 652
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.17347, -96.21063
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 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 traffic76 (2013)
Projected traffic91 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 652 B-16.5 over Wells Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 652 B-16.5 over Wells 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 652 B-16.5 over Wells Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 652 B-16.5 over Wells Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 652 B-16.5 over Wells Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.