US Bridges

Road 4 over Trib. to Crooked Creek

Good

Gray County, Kansas · 4.5S 1.4E of Copeland · Structure no. 000350463006466

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 4 over Trib. to Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road 4 over Trib. to Crooked Creek in Gray County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 4
CrossesTrib. to Crooked Creek
Location4.5S 1.4E of Copeland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGray County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.47767, -100.59775
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic25 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 Road 4 over Trib. to Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 4 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 Road 4 over Trib. to Crooked Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 4 over Trib. to Crooked Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Road 4 over Trib. to Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.