US Bridges

K1 HWY over Salt F Arkansas Riv Ovfl

Good

Comanche County, Kansas · 7.54 MI N Okla State Line · Structure no. 999900100170151

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K1 HWY over Salt F Arkansas Riv Ovfl is a concrete culvert carrying K1 HWY over Salt F Arkansas Riv Ovfl in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 674 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesK1 HWY
CrossesSalt F Arkansas Riv Ovfl
Location7.54 MI N Okla State Line
RouteState Highway 1
StateKansas
Coordinates37.10833, -99.325
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2023)
Projected traffic674 by 2044
Trucks48%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K1 HWY over Salt F Arkansas Riv Ovfl built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is K1 HWY over Salt F Arkansas Riv Ovfl 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does K1 HWY over Salt F Arkansas Riv Ovfl carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.

How long is K1 HWY over Salt F Arkansas Riv Ovfl?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns K1 HWY over Salt F Arkansas Riv Ovfl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.