US Bridges

Rifle Range Road over Four Mile Creek

Fair

Geary County, Kansas · 6.5S 3.0E of Milford · Structure no. 000310871304266

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rifle Range Road over Four Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rifle Range Road over Four Mile Creek in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRifle Range Road
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location6.5S 3.0E of Milford
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.08068, -96.86386
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2004)
Projected traffic180 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Rifle Range Road over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rifle Range Road over Four Mile 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Rifle Range Road over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rifle Range Road over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Rifle Range Road over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.