US Bridges

T Road over Salt Fork Arkansas River

GoodPosted for load

Comanche County, Kansas · 11.3S 0.1E of Coldwater · Structure no. 000170601106980

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
96 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T Road over Salt Fork Arkansas River is a concrete culvert carrying T Road over Salt Fork Arkansas River in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesT Road
CrossesSalt Fork Arkansas River
Location11.3S 0.1E of Coldwater
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.10589, -99.32294
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 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 rating31.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 T Road over Salt Fork Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is T Road over Salt Fork Arkansas River 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 T Road over Salt Fork Arkansas River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T Road over Salt Fork Arkansas River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T Road over Salt Fork Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.