US Bridges

28th. Rd. over Frog Creek

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · 28.0-L.1 · Structure no. 000160991105160

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28th. Rd. over Frog Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 28th. Rd. over Frog Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries28th. Rd.
CrossesFrog Creek
Location28.0-L.1
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.43407, -95.74554
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2013)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 28th. Rd. over Frog Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28th. Rd. over 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 28th. Rd. over Frog Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 28th. Rd. over Frog Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 28th. Rd. over Frog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.