US Bridges

7th. Rd. over Crooked Creek

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · 7.0-T.3 · Structure no. 000161007305580

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th. Rd. over Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 7th. Rd. over Crooked Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries7th. Rd.
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location7.0-T.3
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.12573, -95.60452
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 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 traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic35 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 7th. Rd. over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7th. Rd. over Crooked 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 7th. Rd. over Crooked Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 7th. Rd. over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 7th. Rd. over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.