US Bridges

Rs 1096 23-M.7 over Peats Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Kansas · 2.3W of Linn · Structure no. 000000001010450

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1096 23-M.7 over Peats Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1096 23-M.7 over Peats Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1096 23-M.7
CrossesPeats Creek
Location2.3W of Linn
RouteCounty Highway 1096
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.68258, -97.12999
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2014)
Projected traffic102 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 1096 23-M.7 over Peats Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1096 23-M.7 over Peats 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 1096 23-M.7 over Peats Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1096 23-M.7 over Peats Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1096 23-M.7 over Peats Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.