US Bridges

Rs 1124 Decatur RD over Greathouse Creek

Good

Wilson County, Kansas · 3.1S 0.7W of Coyville · Structure no. 000000001030430

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1124 Decatur RD over Greathouse Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1124 Decatur RD over Greathouse Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRs 1124 Decatur RD
CrossesGreathouse Creek
Location3.1S 0.7W of Coyville
RouteCounty Highway 1124
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64633, -95.91018
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic71 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1124 Decatur RD over Greathouse Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1124 Decatur RD over Greathouse 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1124 Decatur RD over Greathouse Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1124 Decatur RD over Greathouse Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1124 Decatur RD over Greathouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.