US Bridges

16th. Rd. | Rs 68 over Scott Creek

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · 16.0-T.9 · Structure no. 000000000160520

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

16th. Rd. | Rs 68 over Scott Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 16th. Rd. | Rs 68 over Scott Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries16th. Rd. | Rs 68
CrossesScott Creek
Location16.0-T.9
RouteCounty Highway 1935
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.25944, -95.59269
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2019)
Projected traffic590 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 16th. Rd. | Rs 68 over Scott Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 16th. Rd. | Rs 68 over Scott 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 16th. Rd. | Rs 68 over Scott Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 16th. Rd. | Rs 68 over Scott Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 16th. Rd. | Rs 68 over Scott Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.