US Bridges

Z Road over Trib. to Buckeye Creek

Good

Chase County, Kansas · 2.0W 3.1N of Toledo · Structure no. 000090919005109

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Z Road over Trib. to Buckeye Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Z Road over Trib. to Buckeye Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 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 60 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesZ Road
CrossesTrib. to Buckeye Creek
Location2.0W 3.1N of Toledo
RouteCounty Highway 228
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.46557, -96.41
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Z Road over Trib. to Buckeye Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Z Road over Trib. to Buckeye 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Z Road over Trib. to Buckeye Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Z Road over Trib. to Buckeye Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Z Road over Trib. to Buckeye Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.