US Bridges

Contour Rd. over Trib. to Dinner Creek

Fair

Coffey County, Kansas · C.0-2.9 · Structure no. 000160973005662

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Contour Rd. over Trib. to Dinner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Contour Rd. over Trib. to Dinner Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesContour Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Dinner Creek
LocationC.0-2.9
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.06668, -95.92251
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2013)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks5%
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

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 Contour Rd. over Trib. to Dinner Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Contour Rd. over Trib. to Dinner 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 Contour Rd. over Trib. to Dinner Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Contour Rd. over Trib. to Dinner Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Contour Rd. over Trib. to Dinner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.