US Bridges

Wayside RD|RS1135 over Twiss Creek

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · W.0-4.3 · Structure no. 000000000160400

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wayside RD|RS1135 over Twiss Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wayside RD|RS1135 over Twiss Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWayside RD|RS1135
CrossesTwiss Creek
LocationW.0-4.3
RouteCounty Highway 1135
StateKansas
Coordinates38.08621, -95.55532
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2019)
Projected traffic350 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 Wayside RD|RS1135 over Twiss Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wayside RD|RS1135 over Twiss 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wayside RD|RS1135 over Twiss Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wayside RD|RS1135 over Twiss Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wayside RD|RS1135 over Twiss Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.