US Bridges

Iris Rd. over Trib. to Frog Creek

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · I.0-24.4 · Structure no. 000160985005227

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iris Rd. over Trib. to Frog Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Iris Rd. over Trib. to Frog 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIris Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Frog Creek
LocationI.0-24.4
RouteCounty Highway 1607
StateKansas
Coordinates38.38157, -95.80246
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2013)
Projected traffic40 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 Iris Rd. over Trib. to Frog Creek built?

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

What condition is Iris Rd. over Trib. to Frog 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 Iris Rd. over Trib. to Frog Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Iris Rd. over Trib. to Frog Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Iris Rd. over Trib. to Frog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.