US Bridges

B Road (west) over Happy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Graham County, Kansas · 11.7E 3.0S of St. Peter · Structure no. 000330547904180

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

B Road (west) over Happy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying B Road (west) over Happy Creek in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesB Road (west)
CrossesHappy Creek
Location11.7E 3.0S of St. Peter
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.14668, -99.86731
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was B Road (west) over Happy Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is B Road (west) over Happy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does B Road (west) over Happy Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is B Road (west) over Happy Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns B Road (west) over Happy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.