E 13th Street over Chetolah Creek
FairEllis County, Kansas · E 13th Street in Hays · Structure no. 412100261706002
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,315
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E 13th Street over Chetolah Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E 13th Street over Chetolah Creek in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 80 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 9,315 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,178 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E 13th Street over Chetolah Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is E 13th Street over Chetolah Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does E 13th Street over Chetolah Creek carry?
About 9,315 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is E 13th Street over Chetolah Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns E 13th Street over Chetolah Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.