US Bridges

County RD 19th Ln. over Benedict Creek

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · 5.3 MI E of Hq · Structure no. 000064580-00130

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

County RD 19th Ln. over Benedict Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County RD 19th Ln. over Benedict Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 19th Ln.
CrossesBenedict Creek
Location5.3 MI E of Hq
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.30317, -95.86567
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 County RD 19th Ln. over Benedict Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 19th Ln. over Benedict 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 2022.

How much traffic does County RD 19th Ln. over Benedict Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County RD 19th Ln. over Benedict Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 19th Ln. over Benedict Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.