US Bridges

K31 HWY over Kenoma Creek

Good

Anderson County, Kansas · 6.91 MI SE Coffey Coln · Structure no. 999903100020411

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K31 HWY over Kenoma Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K31 HWY over Kenoma Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesK31 HWY
CrossesKenoma Creek
Location6.91 MI SE Coffey Coln
RouteState Highway 31
StateKansas
Coordinates38.33444, -95.4525
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2023)
Projected traffic490 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K31 HWY over Kenoma Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is K31 HWY over Kenoma 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does K31 HWY over Kenoma Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is K31 HWY over Kenoma Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K31 HWY over Kenoma Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.