US Bridges

FAU 3828 City 7100 over Little Kitten Creek

Good

Riley County, Kansas · Kimball Ave. · Structure no. 417750813828002

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3828 City 7100 over Little Kitten Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 3828 City 7100 over Little Kitten Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAU 3828 City 7100
CrossesLittle Kitten Creek
LocationKimball Ave.
RouteCity Street 3828
StateKansas
Coordinates39.20355, -96.6327
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2000)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 FAU 3828 City 7100 over Little Kitten Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3828 City 7100 over Little 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 3828 City 7100 over Little Kitten Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3828 City 7100 over Little Kitten Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3828 City 7100 over Little Kitten Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.