US Bridges

Haven RD.11.63 over Gar Creek

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 0.5S of Haven · Structure no. 000000000780460

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
96 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haven RD.11.63 over Gar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Haven RD.11.63 over Gar Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 595 by 2046. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHaven RD.11.63
CrossesGar Creek
Location0.5S of Haven
RouteCounty Highway 566
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.8884, -97.77465
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic595 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Haven RD.11.63 over Gar Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Haven RD.11.63 over Gar 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Haven RD.11.63 over Gar Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Haven RD.11.63 over Gar Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Haven RD.11.63 over Gar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.