US Bridges

I Road over Indian Creek

Good

Comanche County, Kansas · 10.3E of Coldwater · Structure no. 000170621306760

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

I Road over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I Road over Indian Creek in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI Road
CrossesIndian Creek
Location10.3E of Coldwater
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.2674, -99.14269
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic24 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 I Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I Road over Indian 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 I Road over Indian Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.