US Bridges

4th. Rd. over Varvel Creek

Fair

Coffey County, Kansas · 4.0-G.3 · Structure no. 000160981305640

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th. Rd. over Varvel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4th. Rd. over Varvel Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries4th. Rd.
CrossesVarvel Creek
Location4.0-G.3
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.08342, -95.84339
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 closed3.7 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 4th. Rd. over Varvel Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th. Rd. over Varvel 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 4th. Rd. over Varvel Creek carry?

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

How long is 4th. Rd. over Varvel Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 4th. Rd. over Varvel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.