US Bridges

3200 RD Mile 23 over Potato Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Kansas · 1.0S 3.0E of Liberty · Structure no. 000631013706940

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3200 RD Mile 23 over Potato Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 3200 RD Mile 23 over Potato 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries3200 RD Mile 23
CrossesPotato Creek
Location1.0S 3.0E of Liberty
RouteCounty Highway 910
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.13536, -95.54502
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2014)
Projected traffic40 by 2039
Trucks1%
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 3200 RD Mile 23 over Potato Creek built?

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

What condition is 3200 RD Mile 23 over Potato 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 3200 RD Mile 23 over Potato Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 3200 RD Mile 23 over Potato Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns 3200 RD Mile 23 over Potato Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.