US Bridges

21st. St. over Benedict Creek

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · 21.0-F.5 · Structure no. 000160979605300

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

21st. St. over Benedict Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 21st. St. over Benedict Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries21st. St.
CrossesBenedict Creek
Location21.0-F.5
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.33207, -95.84847
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 21st. St. over Benedict Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 21st. St. 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 2024.

How much traffic does 21st. St. over Benedict Creek carry?

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

How long is 21st. St. over Benedict Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 21st. St. over Benedict Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.