US Bridges

290 Road over Chalk Creek

Fair

Logan County, Kansas · 14.0S 2.5E Russell Spgs. · Structure no. 000550411004786

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

290 Road over Chalk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 290 Road over Chalk Creek in Logan County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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Carries290 Road
CrossesChalk Creek
Location14.0S 2.5E Russell Spgs.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLogan County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.70709, -101.13231
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 290 Road over Chalk Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 290 Road over Chalk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 290 Road over Chalk Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 290 Road over Chalk Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 290 Road over Chalk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.