US Bridges

K Terr. (rs 1709) over Boxelder Creek

GoodPosted for load

Rooks County, Kansas · 1.5S 1.8W of Stockton · Structure no. 000000000820038

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

K Terr. (rs 1709) over Boxelder Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K Terr. (rs 1709) over Boxelder Creek in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesK Terr. (rs 1709)
CrossesBoxelder Creek
Location1.5S 1.8W of Stockton
RouteCounty Highway 1709
StateKansas
Coordinates39.41542, -99.31047
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was K Terr. (rs 1709) over Boxelder Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is K Terr. (rs 1709) over Boxelder 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does K Terr. (rs 1709) over Boxelder Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is K Terr. (rs 1709) over Boxelder Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns K Terr. (rs 1709) over Boxelder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.