US Bridges

K23 HWY over Shorts Creek

Good

Meade County, Kansas · 9.72 MI N Okla. State LN · Structure no. 999902300600161

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
616
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K23 HWY over Shorts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K23 HWY over Shorts Creek in Meade County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 616 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 708 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 138 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK23 HWY
CrossesShorts Creek
Location9.72 MI N Okla. State LN
RouteState Highway 23
CountyMeade County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.12417, -100.45278
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width138 ft (42 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic616 (2023)
Projected traffic708 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K23 HWY over Shorts Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is K23 HWY over Shorts 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does K23 HWY over Shorts Creek carry?

About 616 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is K23 HWY over Shorts Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns K23 HWY over Shorts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.