US Bridges

Rs 286 - Road 13 over Trib. to Crooked Creek

GoodPosted for load

Gray County, Kansas · 4.8S of Montezuma · Structure no. 000000000350080

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 286 - Road 13 over Trib. to Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 286 - Road 13 over Trib. to Crooked Creek in Gray County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 185 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 286 - Road 13
CrossesTrib. to Crooked Creek
Location4.8S of Montezuma
RouteCounty Highway 286
CountyGray County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.52119, -100.43373
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2021)
Projected traffic205 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 286 - Road 13 over Trib. to Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 286 - Road 13 over Trib. to Crooked 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 286 - Road 13 over Trib. to Crooked Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 286 - Road 13 over Trib. to Crooked Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 286 - Road 13 over Trib. to Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.