K23 HWY over Crooked Creek
FairMeade County, Kansas · 2.64 MI S US54 · Structure no. 999902300600211
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 734
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K23 HWY over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K23 HWY over Crooked Creek in Meade County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 734 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 844 by 2044. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 34 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K23 HWY over Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is K23 HWY over Crooked 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does K23 HWY over Crooked Creek carry?
About 734 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is K23 HWY over Crooked Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns K23 HWY over Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.