US Bridges

Rs 64 Dewberry Rd. over Trib. to Pony Creek

Good

Brown County, Kansas · 2.5N of Morrill · Structure no. 000000000070024

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 64 Dewberry Rd. over Trib. to Pony Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 64 Dewberry Rd. over Trib. to Pony Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRs 64 Dewberry Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Pony Creek
Location2.5N of Morrill
RouteCounty Highway 64
StateKansas
Coordinates39.96969, -95.69301
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2016)
Projected traffic225 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 64 Dewberry Rd. over Trib. to Pony Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 64 Dewberry Rd. over Trib. to Pony 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 64 Dewberry Rd. over Trib. to Pony Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 64 Dewberry Rd. over Trib. to Pony Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 64 Dewberry Rd. over Trib. to Pony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.