US Bridges

800 RD Rs 1127 over Chetopa Creek

Good

Wilson County, Kansas · 3.0S 4.4E of Altoona · Structure no. 000000001030490

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

800 RD Rs 1127 over Chetopa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 800 RD Rs 1127 over Chetopa 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 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 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2042. The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries800 RD Rs 1127
CrossesChetopa Creek
Location3.0S 4.4E of Altoona
RouteCounty Highway 1127
StateKansas
Coordinates37.48613, -95.58175
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (51 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2013)
Projected traffic77 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 800 RD Rs 1127 over Chetopa Creek built?

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

What condition is 800 RD Rs 1127 over Chetopa 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 800 RD Rs 1127 over Chetopa Creek carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is 800 RD Rs 1127 over Chetopa Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 800 RD Rs 1127 over Chetopa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.