US Bridges

Entrance Right over Chapman Creek Drainage

Good

Cloud County, Kansas · 0.63 MI E K189 Entr South · Structure no. 999902400150161

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Entrance Right over Chapman Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Entrance Right over Chapman Creek Drainage in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,300 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesEntrance Right
CrossesChapman Creek Drainage
Location0.63 MI E K189 Entr South
RouteCounty Highway 325
StateKansas
Coordinates39.36444, -97.43222
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Entrance Right over Chapman Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Entrance Right over Chapman Creek Drainage 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Entrance Right over Chapman Creek Drainage carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Entrance Right over Chapman Creek Drainage?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Entrance Right over Chapman Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.