US Bridges

SW 72nd St. over Kisiwa Creek

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 3.0S 0.1W of Halstead · Structure no. 000400801905820

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 72nd St. over Kisiwa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW 72nd St. 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 72nd St.
CrossesKisiwa Creek
Location3.0S 0.1W of Halstead
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95594, -97.5021
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 72nd St. over Kisiwa Creek built?

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

What condition is SW 72nd St. 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 SW 72nd St. over Kisiwa Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SW 72nd St. over Kisiwa Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SW 72nd St. over Kisiwa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.