US Bridges

Homeward Rd. over Deadman Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Kansas · 1.5S .5W of Dearing · Structure no. 000630995507083

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homeward Rd. over Deadman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Homeward Rd. over Deadman Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHomeward Rd.
CrossesDeadman Creek
Location1.5S .5W of Dearing
RouteCounty Highway 1650
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.03167, -95.71833
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic80 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Homeward Rd. over Deadman Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Homeward Rd. over Deadman 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 Homeward Rd. over Deadman Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Homeward Rd. over Deadman Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Homeward Rd. over Deadman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.