US Bridges

E Road over Skelton Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Kansas · 1.0S 7.6E of Wilmore · Structure no. 000000000170540

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Road over Skelton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Road over Skelton Creek in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesE Road
CrossesSkelton Creek
Location1.0S 7.6E of Wilmore
RouteCounty Highway 1737
CountyComanche County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.32572, -99.073
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 E Road over Skelton Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Road over Skelton 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 E Road over Skelton Creek carry?

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

How long is E Road over Skelton Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns E Road over Skelton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.