US Bridges

4000 RD Mile 9 over Squaw Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Kansas · 1.0S 5.2W of Independence · Structure no. 000000000630010

Built
2004
21 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
461
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4000 RD Mile 9 over Squaw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 4000 RD Mile 9 over Squaw Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 2004 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 461 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2037. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries4000 RD Mile 9
CrossesSquaw Creek
Location1.0S 5.2W of Independence
RouteCounty Highway 97
StateKansas
Coordinates37.19677, -95.80387
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic461 (2012)
Projected traffic550 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 4000 RD Mile 9 over Squaw Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is 4000 RD Mile 9 over Squaw 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 4000 RD Mile 9 over Squaw Creek carry?

About 461 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 4000 RD Mile 9 over Squaw Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 4000 RD Mile 9 over Squaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.