US Bridges

Road H over Creek

Fair

Meade County, Kansas · 0.5S 4.7W of Fowler · Structure no. 000600495306620

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road H over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road H over Creek in Meade County, Kansas. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 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, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoad H
CrossesCreek
Location0.5S 4.7W of Fowler
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.37252, -100.28367
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
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 Road H over Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road H over 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 Road H over Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road H over Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Road H over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.