US Bridges

7th. Pl. over Trib. to Varvel Creek

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · 7.7-E.2 · Structure no. 000160977205565

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th. Pl. over Trib. to Varvel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 7th. Pl. over Trib. to Varvel Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries7th. Pl.
CrossesTrib. to Varvel Creek
Location7.7-E.2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.1379, -95.88206
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks5%
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

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 7th. Pl. over Trib. to Varvel Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7th. Pl. over Trib. to Varvel 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 7th. Pl. over Trib. to Varvel Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 7th. Pl. over Trib. to Varvel Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 7th. Pl. over Trib. to Varvel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.