US Bridges

K61 HWY over Silver Creek Drainage

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 1.56 MI E Pratt Coln · Structure no. 999906100780381

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,503
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K61 HWY over Silver Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K61 HWY over Silver Creek Drainage in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 78 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 2,503 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,054 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK61 HWY
CrossesSilver Creek Drainage
Location1.56 MI E Pratt Coln
RouteState Highway 61
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.80694, -98.43917
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating29.9 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,503 (2023)
Projected traffic3,054 by 2044
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Silver Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is K61 HWY over Silver Creek Drainage 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does K61 HWY over Silver Creek Drainage carry?

About 2,503 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is K61 HWY over Silver Creek Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns K61 HWY over Silver Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.