US Bridges

Rs 2121 8-M.1 over Loire Creek

Fair

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 4.0W 0.1S of Alma · Structure no. 000000000990650

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2121 8-M.1 over Loire Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rs 2121 8-M.1 over Loire Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 2121 8-M.1
CrossesLoire Creek
Location4.0W 0.1S of Alma
RouteCounty Highway 2121
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01156, -96.37346
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2013)
Projected traffic33 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 2121 8-M.1 over Loire Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2121 8-M.1 over Loire 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 2121 8-M.1 over Loire Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 2121 8-M.1 over Loire Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2121 8-M.1 over Loire Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.