US Bridges

Road a over Madison Creek

Fair

Riley County, Kansas · 817-511 · Structure no. DAPFORRIL000903

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Road a over Madison Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road a over Madison Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad a
CrossesMadison Creek
Location817-511
CountyRiley County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.29213, -96.89323
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road a over Madison Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road a over Madison 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 Road a over Madison Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Road a over Madison Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Road a over Madison Creek?

It is owned by the Army.