US Bridges

K11 HWY over Goose Creek Drainage

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 5.03 MI N Kingman Coln · Structure no. 999901400780251

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
472
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K11 HWY over Goose Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K11 HWY over Goose Creek Drainage 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 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 472 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 565 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesK11 HWY
CrossesGoose Creek Drainage
Location5.03 MI N Kingman Coln
RouteState Highway 11
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.80556, -98.19194
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic472 (2023)
Projected traffic565 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 K11 HWY over Goose Creek Drainage built?

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

What condition is K11 HWY over Goose Creek Drainage 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does K11 HWY over Goose Creek Drainage carry?

About 472 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is K11 HWY over Goose Creek Drainage?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns K11 HWY over Goose Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.