US Bridges

F RD over Trib. to Kiowa Creek

FairPosted for load

Comanche County, Kansas · 3.0N 6.8W of Coldwater · Structure no. 000000000170380

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

F RD over Trib. to Kiowa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying F RD over Trib. to Kiowa 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 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 load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesF RD
CrossesTrib. to Kiowa Creek
Location3.0N 6.8W of Coldwater
RouteCounty Highway 1737
CountyComanche County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.30889, -99.44989
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 F RD over Trib. to Kiowa Creek built?

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

What condition is F RD over Trib. to Kiowa 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does F RD over Trib. to Kiowa Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is F RD over Trib. to Kiowa Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns F RD over Trib. to Kiowa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.