US Bridges

Rs 966 - RD 39 over Trib. to Thompson Creek

FairPosted for load

Kiowa County, Kansas · 4.0S of Brenham · Structure no. 000000000490110

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 966 - RD 39 over Trib. to Thompson Creek is a steel culvert carrying Rs 966 - RD 39 over Trib. to Thompson Creek in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 52 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 966 - RD 39
CrossesTrib. to Thompson Creek
Location4.0S of Brenham
RouteCounty Highway 966
CountyKiowa County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.55101, -99.21236
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.2 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2021)
Projected traffic65 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rs 966 - RD 39 over Trib. to Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Rs 966 - RD 39 over Trib. to Thompson 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 966 - RD 39 over Trib. to Thompson Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 966 - RD 39 over Trib. to Thompson Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 966 - RD 39 over Trib. to Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.