US Bridges

Ee Road over Trib. to Crooked Creek

Fair

Gray County, Kansas · 0.9W 2.5S of Montezuma · Structure no. 000350477606360

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ee Road over Trib. to Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ee Road over Trib. to Crooked Creek in Gray County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEe Road
CrossesTrib. to Crooked Creek
Location0.9W 2.5S of Montezuma
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.56218, -100.46042
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic45 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 Ee Road over Trib. to Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

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

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ee Road over Trib. to Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.