US Bridges

Cty RD 290(11-P.9) over Indian Creek

PoorPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 3.0N 5.6W of Hamilton · Structure no. 000370937905720

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cty RD 290(11-P.9) over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cty RD 290(11-P.9) over Indian Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCty RD 290(11-P.9)
CrossesIndian Creek
Location3.0N 5.6W of Hamilton
RouteCounty Highway 3716
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.02828, -96.23381
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2006)
Projected traffic37 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$160,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cty RD 290(11-P.9) over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cty RD 290(11-P.9) over Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Cty RD 290(11-P.9) over Indian Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Cty RD 290(11-P.9) over Indian Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cty RD 290(11-P.9) over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.