US Bridges

19th. Rd.|rs 153 over Kennedy Creek

FairPosted for load

Coffey County, Kansas · 19.0-G.7 · Structure no. 000000000160280

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
505
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th. Rd.|rs 153 over Kennedy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 19th. Rd.|rs 153 over Kennedy Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 505 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries19th. Rd.|rs 153
CrossesKennedy Creek
Location19.0-G.7
RouteCounty Highway 153
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.3031, -95.82622
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.3 US tons
Inventory rating13.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2019)
Projected traffic505 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 19th. Rd.|rs 153 over Kennedy Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19th. Rd.|rs 153 over Kennedy 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 19th. Rd.|rs 153 over Kennedy Creek carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 19th. Rd.|rs 153 over Kennedy Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 19th. Rd.|rs 153 over Kennedy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.