K61 HWY over Silver Creek
GoodPratt County, Kansas · 11.39 MI NE US54 · Structure no. 999906100760161
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,230
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K61 HWY over Silver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K61 HWY over Silver Creek in Pratt County, Kansas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 76 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 2,230 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,721 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K61 HWY over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is K61 HWY over Silver 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does K61 HWY over Silver Creek carry?
About 2,230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is K61 HWY over Silver Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns K61 HWY over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.