US Bridges

K58 HWY over Twiss Creek

Fair

Coffey County, Kansas · 9.82 MI E Sjct US75 · Structure no. 999905800160451

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
929
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K58 HWY over Twiss Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K58 HWY over Twiss 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.

It carries about 929 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,047 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesK58 HWY
CrossesTwiss Creek
Location9.82 MI E Sjct US75
RouteState Highway 58
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.08194, -95.55806
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic929 (2023)
Projected traffic1,047 by 2044
Trucks14%
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 Twiss Creek built?

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

What condition is K58 HWY over Twiss 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 Twiss Creek carry?

About 929 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is K58 HWY over Twiss Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K58 HWY over Twiss Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.