US Bridges

Road 11 (rs 881) over Middle Fork Lake Creek

Good

Wallace County, Kansas · 16.9N 5.0E of Weskan · Structure no. 000000001000015

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 11 (rs 881) over Middle Fork Lake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road 11 (rs 881) over Middle Fork Lake Creek in Wallace County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 11 (rs 881)
CrossesMiddle Fork Lake Creek
Location16.9N 5.0E of Weskan
RouteCounty Highway 881
CountyWallace County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11433, -101.86781
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 11 (rs 881) over Middle Fork Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 11 (rs 881) over Middle Fork Lake 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Road 11 (rs 881) over Middle Fork Lake Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Road 11 (rs 881) over Middle Fork Lake Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Road 11 (rs 881) over Middle Fork Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.