US Bridges

9 Road over Trib. to Cavalry Creek

FairPosted for load

Comanche County, Kansas · 1.0S 4.6E of Protection · Structure no. 000170593006864

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

9 Road over Trib. to Cavalry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 9 Road over Trib. to Cavalry Creek in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries9 Road
CrossesTrib. to Cavalry Creek
Location1.0S 4.6E of Protection
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyComanche County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.18636, -99.39961
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 9 Road over Trib. to Cavalry Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9 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 9 Road over Trib. to Cavalry Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 9 Road over Trib. to Cavalry Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 9 Road over Trib. to Cavalry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.