US Bridges

11-C.7 over Kisiwa Creek

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 0.7W 3.6S of Halstead · Structure no. 000000000400271

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

11-C.7 over Kisiwa Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 11-C.7 over Kisiwa Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,990 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries11-C.7
CrossesKisiwa Creek
Location0.7W 3.6S of Halstead
RouteCounty Highway 307
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95111, -97.51889
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2006)
Projected traffic1,990 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 11-C.7 over Kisiwa Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 11-C.7 over Kisiwa 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 11-C.7 over Kisiwa Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 11-C.7 over Kisiwa Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 11-C.7 over Kisiwa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.