US Bridges

57 Local Rd. over Jones Canyon Creek

Good

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 17.0N 3.0E of Bird City · Structure no. 000120377303000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

57 Local Rd. over Jones Canyon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 57 Local Rd. over Jones Canyon Creek in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2028. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries57 Local Rd.
CrossesJones Canyon Creek
Location17.0N 3.0E of Bird City
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates40.00265, -101.48123
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic54 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 57 Local Rd. over Jones Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 57 Local Rd. over Jones Canyon 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 57 Local Rd. over Jones Canyon Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 57 Local Rd. over Jones Canyon Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns 57 Local Rd. over Jones Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.