US Bridges

19th Lane over Troublesome Creek

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · 1.5 MI E of Hartford · Structure no. 000064580-00122

Built
2001
24 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

19th Lane over Troublesome Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying 19th Lane over Troublesome Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 2001 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries19th Lane
CrossesTroublesome Creek
Location1.5 MI E of Hartford
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.3105, -95.90817
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 Lane over Troublesome Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is 19th Lane over Troublesome 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 19th Lane over Troublesome Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is 19th Lane over Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 19th Lane over Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.