US Bridges

J Road over Trib. to Cavalry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Comanche County, Kansas · 1.2S 2.5W of Coldwater · Structure no. 000170595506780

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J Road over Trib. to Cavalry Creek is a steel culvert carrying J Road over Trib. to Cavalry Creek in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJ Road
CrossesTrib. to Cavalry Creek
Location1.2S 2.5W of Coldwater
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.25119, -99.37478
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.9 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 J Road over Trib. to Cavalry Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns J Road over Trib. to Cavalry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.