US Bridges

3rd. Rd. | Rs 666 over Twiss Creek

FairPosted for load

Coffey County, Kansas · 3.0-U.8 · Structure no. 000000000160340

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd. Rd. | Rs 666 over Twiss Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 3rd. Rd. | Rs 666 over Twiss Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries3rd. Rd. | Rs 666
CrossesTwiss Creek
Location3.0-U.8
RouteCounty Highway 666
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.06739, -95.57693
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 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 traffic55 (2019)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 3rd. Rd. | Rs 666 over Twiss Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd. Rd. | Rs 666 over Twiss 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 3rd. Rd. | Rs 666 over Twiss Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 3rd. Rd. | Rs 666 over Twiss Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd. Rd. | Rs 666 over Twiss Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.