US Bridges

Rs 1418 16.5-AA.6 over Malone Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Kansas · 4.5N 0.1E of Barnes · Structure no. 000000001010700

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1418 16.5-AA.6 over Malone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1418 16.5-AA.6 over Malone Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1418 16.5-AA.6
CrossesMalone Creek
Location4.5N 0.1E of Barnes
RouteCounty Highway 1418
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.77659, -96.8699
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 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 traffic60 (2014)
Projected traffic72 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$410,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1418 16.5-AA.6 over Malone Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1418 16.5-AA.6 over Malone 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 1418 16.5-AA.6 over Malone Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rs 1418 16.5-AA.6 over Malone Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1418 16.5-AA.6 over Malone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.