US Bridges

Rs 285 - Road 2 over Trib. to Crooked Creek

Fair

Gray County, Kansas · 1.0N of Copeland · Structure no. 000000000350020

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 285 - Road 2 over Trib. to Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 285 - Road 2 over Trib. to Crooked Creek in Gray County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 590 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 595 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 285 - Road 2
CrossesTrib. to Crooked Creek
Location1.0N of Copeland
RouteCounty Highway 285
CountyGray County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.55399, -100.63422
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2021)
Projected traffic595 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rs 285 - Road 2 over Trib. to Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 285 - Road 2 over Trib. to Crooked 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 285 - Road 2 over Trib. to Crooked Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Rs 285 - Road 2 over Trib. to Crooked Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Rs 285 - Road 2 over Trib. to Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.