US Bridges

Rs 1097 17-J.2 over Peats Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Kansas · 5.0S 1.3W of Morrowville · Structure no. 000000001010470

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1097 17-J.2 over Peats Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1097 17-J.2 over Peats Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 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 1097 17-J.2
CrossesPeats Creek
Location5.0S 1.3W of Morrowville
RouteCounty Highway 1097
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.77022, -97.19363
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2014)
Projected traffic54 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1097 17-J.2 over Peats Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1097 17-J.2 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 1097 17-J.2 over Peats Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rs 1097 17-J.2 over Peats Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1097 17-J.2 over Peats Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.