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K-2 HWY over Stink Creek Drainage

Good

Barber County, Kansas · 2.9 MI E of US-281 · Structure no. 999900200040501

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
995
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-2 HWY over Stink Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-2 HWY over Stink Creek Drainage in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 995 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,099 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesK-2 HWY
CrossesStink Creek Drainage
Location2.9 MI E of US-281
RouteState Highway 2
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.02111, -98.51444
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic995 (2023)
Projected traffic1,099 by 2044
Trucks19%
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

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 K-2 HWY over Stink Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-2 HWY over Stink Creek Drainage 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does K-2 HWY over Stink Creek Drainage carry?

About 995 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is K-2 HWY over Stink Creek Drainage?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns K-2 HWY over Stink Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.