US Bridges

25th Road over Bluff Creek

FairPosted for load

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 4.8N 6.0E of Geneseo · Structure no. 000000000270220

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

25th Road over Bluff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 25th Road over Bluff Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries25th Road
CrossesBluff Creek
Location4.8N 6.0E of Geneseo
RouteCounty Highway 238
CountyEllsworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.58481, -98.04495
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 25th Road over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 25th Road over Bluff 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 25th Road over Bluff Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 25th Road over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 25th Road over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.