US Bridges

Indian RD Z.5-13.7 over North Caney Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 2.0N 2.0E of Peru · Structure no. 000100957506967

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian RD Z.5-13.7 over North Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indian RD Z.5-13.7 over North Caney Creek in Chautauqua 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIndian RD Z.5-13.7
CrossesNorth Caney Creek
Location2.0N 2.0E of Peru
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.11661, -96.0638
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2016)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 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 Indian RD Z.5-13.7 over North Caney Creek built?

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

What condition is Indian RD Z.5-13.7 over North Caney 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Indian RD Z.5-13.7 over North Caney Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Indian RD Z.5-13.7 over North Caney Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Indian RD Z.5-13.7 over North Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.