US Bridges

US56 HWY over Crooked Creek Drainage

Good

Gray County, Kansas · 7.48 MI NE K144 · Structure no. 999905600350181

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,925
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US56 HWY over Crooked Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US56 HWY over Crooked Creek Drainage 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 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 4,925 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,252 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 78 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS56 HWY
CrossesCrooked Creek Drainage
Location7.48 MI NE K144
RouteU.S. Route 56
CountyGray County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60028, -100.4375
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,925 (2023)
Projected traffic6,252 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
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 Drainage built?

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

What condition is US56 HWY over Crooked Creek Drainage 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US56 HWY over Crooked Creek Drainage carry?

About 4,925 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US56 HWY over Crooked Creek Drainage?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US56 HWY over Crooked Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.