5th Road over Kiowa Creek
GoodPosted for loadComanche County, Kansas · E. Edge of Protection · Structure no. 000170585006842
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 213 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
5th Road over Kiowa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 5th Road over Kiowa Creek in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2044. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 5th Road over Kiowa Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is 5th Road over Kiowa 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 5th Road over Kiowa Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 5th Road over Kiowa Creek?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 5th Road over Kiowa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.