US Bridges

E 1400 RD over Naismith Creek Tributary

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · .043 MI S of K-10 · Structure no. 000000000230460

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 1400 RD over Naismith Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying E 1400 RD over Naismith Creek Tributary in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 970 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE 1400 RD
CrossesNaismith Creek Tributary
Location.043 MI S of K-10
RouteCounty Highway 3299
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91576, -95.25081
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2023)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 E 1400 RD over Naismith Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 1400 RD over Naismith Creek Tributary 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does E 1400 RD over Naismith Creek Tributary carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E 1400 RD over Naismith Creek Tributary?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns E 1400 RD over Naismith Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.