US Bridges

Rs 1102 28-R.4 over Carter Creek

Fair

Washington County, Kansas · 1.5S 5.4E of Palmer · Structure no. 000000001010570

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1102 28-R.4 over Carter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1102 28-R.4 over Carter 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 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 168 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1102 28-R.4
CrossesCarter Creek
Location1.5S 5.4E of Palmer
RouteCounty Highway 1102
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.61008, -97.0413
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating32.6 US tons
Inventory rating19.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 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 traffic140 (2014)
Projected traffic168 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-R.4 over Carter Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 1102 28-R.4 over Carter 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 1102 28-R.4 over Carter Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rs 1102 28-R.4 over Carter Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1102 28-R.4 over Carter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.