US Bridges

21st. Rd. over Trib. West Hickory Ck.

Fair

Coffey County, Kansas · 21.0-J.4 · Structure no. 000160987405300

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

21st. Rd. over Trib. West Hickory Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying 21st. Rd. over Trib. West Hickory Ck. in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries21st. Rd.
CrossesTrib. West Hickory Ck.
Location21.0-J.4
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.33212, -95.77776
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic60 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. Rd. over Trib. West Hickory Ck. built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 21st. Rd. over Trib. West Hickory Ck. 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 21st. Rd. over Trib. West Hickory Ck. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 21st. Rd. over Trib. West Hickory Ck.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 21st. Rd. over Trib. West Hickory Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.