K156 HWY over Calf Creek
GoodEllsworth County, Kansas · 1.56 MI NE Barton Coln · Structure no. 999915600270191
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,863
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K156 HWY over Calf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K156 HWY over Calf Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 67 years old, older 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 2,863 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,856 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K156 HWY over Calf Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is K156 HWY over Calf 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does K156 HWY over Calf Creek carry?
About 2,863 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is K156 HWY over Calf Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns K156 HWY over Calf Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.