US Bridges

106th over Trib. Fall Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kansas · 3.0N 0.8E of Mclouth · Structure no. 000441049304045

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

106th over Trib. Fall Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 106th over Trib. Fall Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 25 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries106th
CrossesTrib. Fall Creek
Location3.0N 0.8E of Mclouth
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.238, -95.19333
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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2040
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 106th over Trib. Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 106th over Trib. Fall Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 106th over Trib. Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.