US Bridges

Rs 1106 Z-17.2 over Malone Creek

GoodPosted for load

Washington County, Kansas · 3.9N 1.5W of Barnes · Structure no. 000000001010630

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1106 Z-17.2 over Malone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1106 Z-17.2 over Malone Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1106 Z-17.2
CrossesMalone Creek
Location3.9N 1.5W of Barnes
RouteCounty Highway 1106
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.76696, -96.90064
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2014)
Projected traffic48 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$310,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1106 Z-17.2 over Malone Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1106 Z-17.2 over Malone 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 1106 Z-17.2 over Malone Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rs 1106 Z-17.2 over Malone Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1106 Z-17.2 over Malone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.