US Bridges

3275 RD Mile 3 over Illinois Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Kansas · 4.0N .5E of Havana · Structure no. 000630971906923

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3275 RD Mile 3 over Illinois Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 3275 RD Mile 3 over Illinois Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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Carries3275 RD Mile 3
CrossesIllinois Creek
Location4.0N .5E of Havana
RouteCounty Highway 785
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.1506, -95.92835
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2012)
Projected traffic20 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 3275 RD Mile 3 over Illinois Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3275 RD Mile 3 over Illinois 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 3275 RD Mile 3 over Illinois Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 3275 RD Mile 3 over Illinois Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 3275 RD Mile 3 over Illinois Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.