US Bridges

Chickadee Rd. over Pony Creek

Good

Brown County, Kansas · 1.7W 1.7N of Morill · Structure no. 000070991003061

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chickadee Rd. over Pony Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Chickadee Rd. over Pony Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesChickadee Rd.
CrossesPony Creek
Location1.7W 1.7N of Morill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.95409, -95.73122
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2016)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Chickadee Rd. over Pony Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chickadee Rd. over 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 Chickadee Rd. over Pony Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Chickadee Rd. over Pony Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Chickadee Rd. over Pony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.