US Bridges

Rs 1925 N.7-23.6 over Kitten Creek

Good

Riley County, Kansas · At Keats · Structure no. 00000000081B430

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
697
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1925 N.7-23.6 over Kitten Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1925 N.7-23.6 over Kitten Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 697 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 767 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRs 1925 N.7-23.6
CrossesKitten Creek
LocationAt Keats
RouteCounty Highway 1925
StateKansas
Coordinates39.22377, -96.7064
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic697 (2004)
Projected traffic767 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rs 1925 N.7-23.6 over Kitten Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1925 N.7-23.6 over Kitten 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1925 N.7-23.6 over Kitten Creek carry?

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

How long is Rs 1925 N.7-23.6 over Kitten Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1925 N.7-23.6 over Kitten Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.