US Bridges

106th over Trib. Prairie Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kansas · 3.0N 0.3W of Mclouth · Structure no. 000441047204045

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

106th over Trib. Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 106th over Trib. Prairie Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries106th
CrossesTrib. Prairie Creek
Location3.0N 0.3W of Mclouth
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.23808, -95.21365
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 106th over Trib. Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 106th over Trib. Prairie 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 106th over Trib. Prairie Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 106th over Trib. Prairie Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 106th over Trib. Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.