US Bridges

S Willow Lake Rd. over North Branch Kisiwa Ck.

GoodPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 3.0E 1.8S of Burrton · Structure no. 000400791005748

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Willow Lake Rd. over North Branch Kisiwa Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying S Willow Lake Rd. over North Branch Kisiwa Ck. 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS Willow Lake Rd.
CrossesNorth Branch Kisiwa Ck.
Location3.0E 1.8S of Burrton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.0025, -97.61028
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2006)
Projected traffic23 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Willow Lake Rd. over North Branch Kisiwa Ck. built?

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

What condition is S Willow Lake Rd. over North Branch Kisiwa Ck. 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 S Willow Lake Rd. over North Branch Kisiwa Ck. carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is S Willow Lake Rd. over North Branch Kisiwa Ck.?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns S Willow Lake Rd. over North Branch Kisiwa Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.