US Bridges

10.3-S.4 Minor Col over Trib to Peyton Creek

Fair

Chase County, Kansas · 2.7E of Cottonwood Falls · Structure no. 000090911405223

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10.3-S.4 Minor Col over Trib to Peyton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 10.3-S.4 Minor Col over Trib to Peyton Creek in Chase 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 6 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries10.3-S.4 Minor Col
CrossesTrib to Peyton Creek
Location2.7E of Cottonwood Falls
RouteCounty Highway 920
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.38672, -96.4761
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2014)
Projected traffic96 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 10.3-S.4 Minor Col over Trib to Peyton Creek built?

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

What condition is 10.3-S.4 Minor Col over Trib to Peyton Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 10.3-S.4 Minor Col over Trib to Peyton Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 10.3-S.4 Minor Col over Trib to Peyton Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 10.3-S.4 Minor Col over Trib to Peyton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.