US Bridges

3rd. Rd. over Dinner Creek

FairPosted for load

Coffey County, Kansas · 3.0-T.9 · Structure no. 000160977905660

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd. Rd. over Dinner Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 3rd. Rd. over Dinner Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries3rd. Rd.
CrossesDinner Creek
Location3.0-T.9
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.06875, -95.86734
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 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 3rd. Rd. over Dinner Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd. Rd. over 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 3rd. Rd. over Dinner Creek carry?

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

How long is 3rd. Rd. over Dinner Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd. Rd. over Dinner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.