US Bridges

SW 72nd ST over N Branch Kisiwa Creek

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 3.0S 3.3W of Halstead · Structure no. 000400795805820

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 72nd ST over N Branch Kisiwa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW 72nd ST over N Branch Kisiwa Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSW 72nd ST
CrossesN Branch Kisiwa Creek
Location3.0S 3.3W of Halstead
RouteCounty Highway 77
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95601, -97.56085
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating90.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic12 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SW 72nd ST over N Branch Kisiwa Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 72nd ST over N Branch 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 SW 72nd ST over N Branch Kisiwa Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SW 72nd ST over N Branch Kisiwa Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SW 72nd ST over N Branch Kisiwa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.