US Bridges

Kuakini Highway over Twn Mtl Pl Culvt

Fair

Hawaii County, Hawaii · 2.80MI S/Palani RD · Structure no. 001000110300286

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kuakini Highway over Twn Mtl Pl Culvt is a steel culvert carrying Kuakini Highway over Twn Mtl Pl Culvt in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Hawaii average of 63.8 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 25,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,639 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKuakini Highway
CrossesTwn Mtl Pl Culvt
Location2.80MI S/Palani RD
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyHawaii County
StateHawaii
Coordinates19.61492, -155.96876
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,300 (2019)
Projected traffic28,639 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$594,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kuakini Highway over Twn Mtl Pl Culvt built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kuakini Highway over Twn Mtl Pl Culvt 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Kuakini Highway over Twn Mtl Pl Culvt carry?

About 25,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kuakini Highway over Twn Mtl Pl Culvt?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Kuakini Highway over Twn Mtl Pl Culvt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.