US Bridges

K25 HWY over Wild Horse Canyon Creek

Fair

Rawlins County, Kansas · 0.44 Mi. S. Nebraska Line · Structure no. 999902500770151

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
399
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K25 HWY over Wild Horse Canyon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K25 HWY over Wild Horse Canyon Creek in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 6 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 399 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).

CarriesK25 HWY
CrossesWild Horse Canyon Creek
Location0.44 Mi. S. Nebraska Line
RouteState Highway 25
StateKansas
Coordinates39.99611, -101.05917
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (2023)
Projected traffic487 by 2044
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.9 mi (106 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K25 HWY over Wild Horse Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is K25 HWY over Wild Horse Canyon 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does K25 HWY over Wild Horse Canyon Creek carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is K25 HWY over Wild Horse Canyon Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K25 HWY over Wild Horse Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.