US Bridges

Worthington 19.30 over Kisiwa Creek

GoodPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 3.0E 6.8N of Haven · Structure no. 000780779005747

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
87
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Worthington 19.30 over Kisiwa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Worthington 19.30 over Kisiwa Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 87 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWorthington 19.30
CrossesKisiwa Creek
Location3.0E 6.8N of Haven
RouteCounty Highway 7835
StateKansas
Coordinates38.00371, -97.72035
Functional classRural Local

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2021)
Projected traffic105 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Worthington 19.30 over Kisiwa Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Worthington 19.30 over Kisiwa 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Worthington 19.30 over Kisiwa Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Worthington 19.30 over Kisiwa Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Worthington 19.30 over Kisiwa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.