US Bridges

6 Road over Trib. to Cavalry Creek

FairPosted for load

Comanche County, Kansas · 1.6E 3.0S of Protection · Structure no. 000170587006902

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6 Road over Trib. to Cavalry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 6 Road over Trib. to Cavalry Creek in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries6 Road
CrossesTrib. to Cavalry Creek
Location1.6E 3.0S of Protection
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyComanche County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.15897, -99.45293
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic48 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 6 Road over Trib. to Cavalry Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6 Road over Trib. to Cavalry 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 6 Road over Trib. to Cavalry Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 6 Road over Trib. to Cavalry Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 6 Road over Trib. to Cavalry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.