US Bridges

Rs 65 Kestrel Rd. over Trib. to Euchre Creek

Good

Brown County, Kansas · 0.9S of Padonia · Structure no. 000000000070029

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 65 Kestrel Rd. over Trib. to Euchre Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 65 Kestrel Rd. over Trib. to Euchre Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 65 Kestrel Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Euchre Creek
Location0.9S of Padonia
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.90991, -95.56314
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2016)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$90,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 65 Kestrel Rd. over Trib. to Euchre Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 65 Kestrel Rd. over Trib. to Euchre 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 65 Kestrel Rd. over Trib. to Euchre Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 65 Kestrel Rd. over Trib. to Euchre Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 65 Kestrel Rd. over Trib. to Euchre Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.