US Bridges

Rs 665 BB-11.0 over Horse Creek

GoodPosted for load

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 9.3E 5.0S of Alta Vista · Structure no. 000000000990240

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 665 BB-11.0 over Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 665 BB-11.0 over Horse Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 665 BB-11.0
CrossesHorse Creek
Location9.3E 5.0S of Alta Vista
RouteCounty Highway 665
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.79728, -96.31674
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2013)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 665 BB-11.0 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 665 BB-11.0 over Horse 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 665 BB-11.0 over Horse Creek carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 665 BB-11.0 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 665 BB-11.0 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.