US Bridges

Huebner Road over Small Creek

Fair

Riley County, Kansas · 975-316 · Structure no. DAPFORRIL000102

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Huebner Road over Small Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Huebner Road over Small Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHuebner Road
CrossesSmall Creek
Location975-316
CountyRiley County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11322, -96.71603
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$32,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huebner Road over Small Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huebner Road over Small 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Huebner Road over Small Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Huebner Road over Small Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Huebner Road over Small Creek?

It is owned by the Army.