US Bridges

X-22.1 Minor over Trib. to Coal Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Kansas · 0.5N of Verdi · Structure no. 000720803004381

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

X-22.1 Minor over Trib. to Coal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying X-22.1 Minor over Trib. to Coal Creek in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesX-22.1 Minor
CrossesTrib. to Coal Creek
Location0.5N of Verdi
RouteCounty Highway 7227
CountyOttawa County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.99881, -97.50098
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2001)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 X-22.1 Minor over Trib. to Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is X-22.1 Minor over Trib. to Coal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does X-22.1 Minor over Trib. to Coal Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is X-22.1 Minor over Trib. to Coal Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns X-22.1 Minor over Trib. to Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.