US Bridges

G Road over Nichols Creek

Good

Comanche County, Kansas · 2.0N 11.5W of Coldwater · Structure no. 000000000170210

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

G Road over Nichols Creek is a concrete culvert carrying G Road over Nichols Creek in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesG Road
CrossesNichols Creek
Location2.0N 11.5W of Coldwater
RouteCounty Highway 711
StateKansas
Coordinates37.29401, -99.536
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2021)
Projected traffic155 by 2044
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 G Road over Nichols Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is G Road over Nichols 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does G Road over Nichols Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is G Road over Nichols Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns G Road over Nichols Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.