M Road over Trib. to Kiowa Creek
FairComanche County, Kansas · 0.2E of Protection · Structure no. 000170585206840
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
M Road over Trib. to Kiowa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M Road over Trib. to Kiowa Creek in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M Road over Trib. to Kiowa Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is M Road 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 M Road over Trib. to Kiowa Creek carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is M Road over Trib. to Kiowa Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns M Road over Trib. to Kiowa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.