US Bridges

K58 HWY over Varvel Creek

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · 6.42 Mi-S/E Grnwd Coln · Structure no. 999905800160351

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
559
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K58 HWY over Varvel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K58 HWY over Varvel Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 90 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 559 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesK58 HWY
CrossesVarvel Creek
Location6.42 Mi-S/E Grnwd Coln
RouteState Highway 58
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.09778, -95.86306
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic559 (2023)
Projected traffic570 by 2044
Trucks9%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K58 HWY over Varvel Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is K58 HWY over Varvel 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does K58 HWY over Varvel Creek carry?

About 559 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is K58 HWY over Varvel Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns K58 HWY over Varvel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.