US Bridges

6th. Rd. over Crooked Creek

FairPosted for load

Coffey County, Kansas · 6.0-T.1 · Structure no. 000161007105600

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th. Rd. over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 6th. Rd. over Crooked Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries6th. Rd.
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location6.0-T.1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.11112, -95.6091
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 6th. Rd. over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th. Rd. over Crooked 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 6th. Rd. over Crooked Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 6th. Rd. over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 6th. Rd. over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.