US Bridges

Kestrel Rd. over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Brown County, Kansas · 0.4N of Reserve · Structure no. 000071009003022

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kestrel Rd. over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Kestrel Rd. over Unnamed Stream in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKestrel Rd.
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location0.4N of Reserve
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.98464, -95.56391
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2016)
Projected traffic132 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$71,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kestrel Rd. over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kestrel Rd. over Unnamed Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Kestrel Rd. over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kestrel Rd. over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kestrel Rd. over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.