US Bridges

Kiowa K.5-21.7 over Iantha Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · 2.6N 1.0E of Glenlock · Structure no. 000021037005284

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kiowa K.5-21.7 over Iantha Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Kiowa K.5-21.7 over Iantha Creek 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKiowa K.5-21.7
CrossesIantha Creek
Location2.6N 1.0E of Glenlock
RouteCounty Highway 211
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.34169, -95.32306
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2014)
Projected traffic36 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kiowa K.5-21.7 over Iantha Creek built?

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

What condition is Kiowa K.5-21.7 over Iantha 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Kiowa K.5-21.7 over Iantha Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Kiowa K.5-21.7 over Iantha Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Kiowa K.5-21.7 over Iantha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.