US Bridges

Rs 1682 15-Q.5 over Nehring Creek

Fair

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 2.4E 4.5S of Alma · Structure no. 000000000990470

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1682 15-Q.5 over Nehring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1682 15-Q.5 over Nehring Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 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 1682 15-Q.5
CrossesNehring Creek
Location2.4E 4.5S of Alma
RouteCounty Highway 1682
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.94942, -96.24198
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length129 ft (39.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2013)
Projected traffic270 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 1682 15-Q.5 over Nehring Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1682 15-Q.5 over Nehring 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 1682 15-Q.5 over Nehring Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1682 15-Q.5 over Nehring Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1682 15-Q.5 over Nehring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.