US Bridges

Range 53 Road over Honey Creek

Fair

Riley County, Kansas · 957-426 · Structure no. DAPFORRIL000919

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Range 53 Road over Honey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Range 53 Road over Honey Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRange 53 Road
CrossesHoney Creek
Location957-426
CountyRiley County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.21332, -96.73358
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 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$8,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Range 53 Road over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Range 53 Road over Honey 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 Range 53 Road over Honey Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Range 53 Road over Honey Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Range 53 Road over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the Army.