US Bridges

US-69 HWY over Bone Creek Drainage

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 1.75 MI S of CR CO Line · Structure no. 999906900190641

Built
1998
27 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,601
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-69 HWY over Bone Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US-69 HWY over Bone Creek Drainage in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 27 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 2,601 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,111 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 320 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-69 HWY
CrossesBone Creek Drainage
Location1.75 MI S of CR CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64806, -94.70333
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width320 ft (97.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,601 (2023)
Projected traffic3,111 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-69 HWY over Bone Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is US-69 HWY over Bone Creek Drainage 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US-69 HWY over Bone Creek Drainage carry?

About 2,601 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-69 HWY over Bone Creek Drainage?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 320 ft wide.

Who owns US-69 HWY over Bone Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.