US Bridges

K58 HWY over Crooked Creek

FairPosted for load

Coffey County, Kansas · 6.68 MI E Sjct US75 · Structure no. 999905800160431

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,036
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K58 HWY over Crooked Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K58 HWY over Crooked Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 5 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,036 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,057 by 2044. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesK58 HWY
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location6.68 MI E Sjct US75
RouteState Highway 58
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.08194, -95.61417
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,036 (2023)
Projected traffic1,057 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is K58 HWY 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does K58 HWY over Crooked Creek carry?

About 1,036 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is K58 HWY over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns K58 HWY over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.