US Bridges

Indian Trail over Chetolah Creek

Good

Ellis County, Kansas · Indian Trail in Hays · Structure no. 412100261713005

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,445
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Trail over Chetolah Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Indian Trail over Chetolah Creek in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,445 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIndian Trail
CrossesChetolah Creek
LocationIndian Trail in Hays
RouteCity Street 1713
StateKansas
Coordinates38.88427, -99.3087
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,445 (2020)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Trail over Chetolah Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Trail over Chetolah 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Indian Trail over Chetolah Creek carry?

About 2,445 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Indian Trail over Chetolah Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Trail over Chetolah Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.