US Bridges

Rs 680 11-K.3 over Hendricks Creek

FairPosted for load

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 1.3W 1.7N of Alma · Structure no. 000000000990270

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 680 11-K.3 over Hendricks Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 680 11-K.3 over Hendricks Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 680 11-K.3
CrossesHendricks Creek
Location1.3W 1.7N of Alma
RouteCounty Highway 680
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03921, -96.3166
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2013)
Projected traffic174 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 680 11-K.3 over Hendricks Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 680 11-K.3 over Hendricks 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 680 11-K.3 over Hendricks Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 680 11-K.3 over Hendricks Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 680 11-K.3 over Hendricks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.