Homestead Rd. over Varvel Creek
GoodCoffey County, Kansas · H.0-3.1 · Structure no. 000160983005648
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Homestead Rd. over Varvel Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Homestead Rd. over Varvel Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 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 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Homestead Rd. over Varvel Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is Homestead Rd. over 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 Homestead Rd. over Varvel Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Homestead Rd. over Varvel Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Homestead Rd. over Varvel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.