US Bridges

Rs 63 290th St. over Terrapin Creek

Good

Brown County, Kansas · 0.0E of Morrill · Structure no. 000000000070020

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
365
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 63 290th St. over Terrapin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 63 290th St. over Terrapin Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 365 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 63 290th St.
CrossesTerrapin Creek
Location0.0E of Morrill
RouteCounty Highway 63
StateKansas
Coordinates39.92838, -95.69024
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2016)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rs 63 290th St. over Terrapin Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 63 290th St. over Terrapin 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 63 290th St. over Terrapin Creek carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 63 290th St. over Terrapin Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 63 290th St. over Terrapin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.