US Bridges

K16 HWY over Cross Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Kansas · 0.93 MI E Pt Coln · Structure no. 999901600430081

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
887
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K16 HWY over Cross Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K16 HWY over Cross Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 887 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesK16 HWY
CrossesCross Creek
Location0.93 MI E Pt Coln
RouteState Highway 16
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.46306, -96.01778
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic887 (2023)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K16 HWY over Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is K16 HWY over Cross Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does K16 HWY over Cross Creek carry?

About 887 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is K16 HWY over Cross Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K16 HWY over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.