US Bridges

K-57 HWY over W. Br. Humboldt Cr. Dr.

Good

Geary County, Kansas · 1.03 MI N of Morris Coln · Structure no. 999905700310871

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-57 HWY over W. Br. Humboldt Cr. Dr. is a concrete culvert carrying K-57 HWY over W. Br. Humboldt Cr. Dr. in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesK-57 HWY
CrossesW. Br. Humboldt Cr. Dr.
Location1.03 MI N of Morris Coln
RouteState Highway 57
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.88222, -96.59389
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2023)
Projected traffic330 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K-57 HWY over W. Br. Humboldt Cr. Dr. built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-57 HWY over W. Br. Humboldt Cr. Dr. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does K-57 HWY over W. Br. Humboldt Cr. Dr. carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is K-57 HWY over W. Br. Humboldt Cr. Dr.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns K-57 HWY over W. Br. Humboldt Cr. Dr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.