US Bridges

Colorado D.0-6.3 over Indian Creek Tributary

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · .3 N COLORADO-600 · Structure no. 000000000020019

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colorado D.0-6.3 over Indian Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Colorado D.0-6.3 over Indian Creek Tributary in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesColorado D.0-6.3
CrossesIndian Creek Tributary
Location.3 N COLORADO-600
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.11567, -95.46314
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2014)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 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 Colorado D.0-6.3 over Indian Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colorado D.0-6.3 over Indian Creek Tributary 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Colorado D.0-6.3 over Indian Creek Tributary carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Colorado D.0-6.3 over Indian Creek Tributary?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Colorado D.0-6.3 over Indian Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.