US Bridges

Ff Road over Trib. to Crooked Creek

FairPosted for load

Gray County, Kansas · 6.0S 0.8E of Haggard · Structure no. 000350493806380

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ff Road over Trib. to Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ff Road over Trib. to Crooked Creek in Gray County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFf Road
CrossesTrib. to Crooked Creek
Location6.0S 0.8E of Haggard
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGray County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.54781, -100.31225
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.8 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2021)
Projected traffic20 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$230,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ff Road over Trib. to Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

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

About 15 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ff Road over Trib. to Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.