US Bridges

K61 HWY over Skinnawah Creek

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 0.31 MI E K-11 JCT · Structure no. 999901400780281

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,883
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K61 HWY over Skinnawah Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K61 HWY over Skinnawah 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 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 2,883 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,807 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesK61 HWY
CrossesSkinnawah Creek
Location0.31 MI E K-11 JCT
RouteState Highway 61
StateKansas
Coordinates37.88861, -98.19111
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,883 (2023)
Projected traffic3,807 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 K61 HWY over Skinnawah Creek built?

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

What condition is K61 HWY over Skinnawah 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does K61 HWY over Skinnawah Creek carry?

About 2,883 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is K61 HWY over Skinnawah Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K61 HWY over Skinnawah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.