US Bridges

Rs 578 BB-21.7 over Camp Creek

Fair

Washington County, Kansas · 0.7S 0.5E of Barnes · Structure no. 000000001010150

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 578 BB-21.7 over Camp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 578 BB-21.7 over Camp Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 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 578 BB-21.7
CrossesCamp Creek
Location0.7S 0.5E of Barnes
RouteCounty Highway 578
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.70229, -96.86348
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2014)
Projected traffic150 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 578 BB-21.7 over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 578 BB-21.7 over Camp 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 578 BB-21.7 over Camp Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rs 578 BB-21.7 over Camp Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 578 BB-21.7 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.