US Bridges

Rs 652 B-19.4 over Roberts Creek

FairPosted for load

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 7.0N 0.3E of Paxico · Structure no. 000000000990210

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 652 B-19.4 over Roberts Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rs 652 B-19.4 over Roberts Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 652 B-19.4
CrossesRoberts Creek
Location7.0N 0.3E of Paxico
RouteCounty Highway 652
StateKansas
Coordinates39.17339, -96.15923
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2013)
Projected traffic85 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-19.4 over Roberts Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 652 B-19.4 over Roberts 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 652 B-19.4 over Roberts Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 652 B-19.4 over Roberts Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 652 B-19.4 over Roberts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.