US Bridges

Rs 1365 - RD Y over Trib. to Kiowa Creek

GoodPosted for load

Kiowa County, Kansas · 17.0S.S.W. of Greensburg · Structure no. 000000000490150

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1365 - RD Y over Trib. to Kiowa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1365 - RD Y over Trib. to Kiowa Creek in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRs 1365 - RD Y
CrossesTrib. to Kiowa Creek
Location17.0S.S.W. of Greensburg
RouteCounty Highway 1365
StateKansas
Coordinates37.38183, -99.41249
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 1365 - RD Y over Trib. to Kiowa Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1365 - RD Y over Trib. to Kiowa 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1365 - RD Y over Trib. to Kiowa Creek carry?

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

How long is Rs 1365 - RD Y over Trib. to Kiowa Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1365 - RD Y over Trib. to Kiowa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.