US Bridges

II Road over Trib. to Crooked Creek

Good

Gray County, Kansas · 10.0S 0.1W of Ensign · Structure no. 000350501906440

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

II Road over Trib. to Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying II Road over Trib. to Crooked Creek in Gray County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesII Road
CrossesTrib. to Crooked Creek
Location10.0S 0.1W of Ensign
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.50427, -100.23597
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 II Road over Trib. to Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns II Road over Trib. to Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.