US Bridges

Military Trail Rd. over Trib. to Kansas River

Good

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 1.0S 1.0W of Wamego · Structure no. 000000000750110

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
405
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Military Trail Rd. over Trib. to Kansas River is a concrete culvert carrying Military Trail Rd. over Trib. to Kansas River in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 405 vehicles a day, projected to reach 486 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMilitary Trail Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Kansas River
Location1.0S 1.0W of Wamego
RouteCounty Highway 538
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.18741, -96.33062
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2013)
Projected traffic486 by 2043
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 Military Trail Rd. over Trib. to Kansas River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Military Trail Rd. over Trib. to Kansas River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Military Trail Rd. over Trib. to Kansas River carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Military Trail Rd. over Trib. to Kansas River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Military Trail Rd. over Trib. to Kansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.