Xeric Rd. over Pottawatomie Creek
GoodCoffey County, Kansas · X.0-18.8 · Structure no. 000161015005342
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Xeric Rd. over Pottawatomie Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Xeric Rd. over Pottawatomie Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Xeric Rd. over Pottawatomie Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Xeric Rd. over Pottawatomie 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 Xeric Rd. over Pottawatomie Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Xeric Rd. over Pottawatomie Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Xeric Rd. over Pottawatomie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.