US Bridges

I Road over Trib. to Calvary Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Kansas · 6.4W of Coldwater · Structure no. 000000000170170

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

I Road over Trib. to Calvary Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I Road over Trib. to Calvary Creek in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI Road
CrossesTrib. to Calvary Creek
Location6.4W of Coldwater
RouteCounty Highway 155
CountyComanche County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.26521, -99.44425
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I Road over Trib. to Calvary Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is I Road over Trib. to Calvary 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 2025.

How much traffic does I Road over Trib. to Calvary Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I Road over Trib. to Calvary Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns I Road over Trib. to Calvary Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.