US Bridges

K82 HWY over Cane Creek

Fair

Clay County, Kansas · 1.00 MI E K15 · Structure no. 999908200140251

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K82 HWY over Cane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K82 HWY over Cane Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 582 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesK82 HWY
CrossesCane Creek
Location1.00 MI E K15
RouteState Highway 82
CountyClay County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.22028, -97.11083
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2023)
Projected traffic582 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K82 HWY over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is K82 HWY over Cane 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does K82 HWY over Cane Creek carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is K82 HWY over Cane Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns K82 HWY over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.