US Bridges

Rs 1102 28-L.8 over Peats Creek

Good

Washington County, Kansas · 1.5S 0.2W of Palmer · Structure no. 000000001010560

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1102 28-L.8 over Peats Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1102 28-L.8 over Peats Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1102 28-L.8
CrossesPeats Creek
Location1.5S 0.2W of Palmer
RouteCounty Highway 1102
StateKansas
Coordinates39.61001, -97.14737
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2014)
Projected traffic120 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 1102 28-L.8 over Peats Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1102 28-L.8 over Peats 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1102 28-L.8 over Peats Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rs 1102 28-L.8 over Peats Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1102 28-L.8 over Peats Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.