US Bridges

D Road over Cavalry Creek

Good

Comanche County, Kansas · 4.8N 1.4W of Coldwater · Structure no. 000170597606660

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D Road over Cavalry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying D Road over Cavalry Creek in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesD Road
CrossesCavalry Creek
Location4.8N 1.4W of Coldwater
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.3385, -99.35216
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2021)
Projected traffic54 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 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 D Road over Cavalry Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is D Road over 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 D Road over Cavalry Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is D Road over Cavalry Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns D Road over Cavalry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.