US Bridges

Rs 1013 J.8-14.5 over Pretty Creek

Good

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 0.6S.W. of Mcfarland · Structure no. 000000000990330

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
465
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1013 J.8-14.5 over Pretty Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1013 J.8-14.5 over Pretty Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 465 vehicles a day, projected to reach 558 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1013 J.8-14.5
CrossesPretty Creek
Location0.6S.W. of Mcfarland
RouteCounty Highway 1013
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04593, -96.25173
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2013)
Projected traffic558 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 1013 J.8-14.5 over Pretty Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1013 J.8-14.5 over Pretty 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 1013 J.8-14.5 over Pretty Creek carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1013 J.8-14.5 over Pretty Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1013 J.8-14.5 over Pretty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.