US Bridges

Local 17.44N-9.67E over Trib. to Baldwin Creek

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · NW Outskirts of Lawrence · Structure no. 000231035704386

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
172
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 17.44N-9.67E over Trib. to Baldwin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local 17.44N-9.67E over Trib. to Baldwin Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 172 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 17.44N-9.67E
CrossesTrib. to Baldwin Creek
LocationNW Outskirts of Lawrence
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.99362, -95.32105
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 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 rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2023)
Projected traffic190 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Local 17.44N-9.67E over Trib. to Baldwin Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 17.44N-9.67E over Trib. to Baldwin 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Local 17.44N-9.67E over Trib. to Baldwin Creek carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local 17.44N-9.67E over Trib. to Baldwin Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Local 17.44N-9.67E over Trib. to Baldwin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.