US Bridges

W 1st RD over Trib. Black Kettle Creek

GoodPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 0.5N 10.1W of Newton · Structure no. 000400799405680

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

About this bridge

W 1st RD over Trib. Black Kettle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W 1st RD over Trib. Black Kettle 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW 1st RD
CrossesTrib. Black Kettle Creek
Location0.5N 10.1W of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05771, -97.52987
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.5 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 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 W 1st RD over Trib. Black Kettle Creek built?

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

What condition is W 1st RD over Trib. Black Kettle 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 W 1st RD over Trib. Black Kettle Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is W 1st RD over Trib. Black Kettle Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns W 1st RD over Trib. Black Kettle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.