US Bridges

Rs 1925 N.9-23.8 over Kitten Creek

Fair

Riley County, Kansas · 0.2E of Keats · Structure no. 000000000810440

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
697
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1925 N.9-23.8 over Kitten Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1925 N.9-23.8 over Kitten Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 697 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1925 N.9-23.8
CrossesKitten Creek
Location0.2E of Keats
RouteCounty Highway 1925
CountyRiley County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.22038, -96.70122
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic697 (2004)
Projected traffic700 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$125,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1925 N.9-23.8 over Kitten Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1925 N.9-23.8 over Kitten 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1925 N.9-23.8 over Kitten Creek carry?

About 697 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1925 N.9-23.8 over Kitten Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1925 N.9-23.8 over Kitten Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.