US Bridges

US56 HWY over Crooked Creek

Fair

Gray County, Kansas · 0.62 MI NE K144 · Structure no. 999905600350161

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,606
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US56 HWY over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US56 HWY over Crooked Creek in Gray County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 2,606 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,308 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS56 HWY
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location0.62 MI NE K144
RouteU.S. Route 56
CountyGray County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.56528, -100.55444
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,606 (2023)
Projected traffic3,308 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US56 HWY over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US56 HWY over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US56 HWY over Crooked Creek carry?

About 2,606 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US56 HWY over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US56 HWY over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.