US Bridges

28 Road (rs 2006) over Paradise Creek Tributary

Fair

Rooks County, Kansas · 0.3N 4.0E of Codell · Structure no. 000000000820058

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28 Road (rs 2006) over Paradise Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying 28 Road (rs 2006) over Paradise Creek Tributary in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries28 Road (rs 2006)
CrossesParadise Creek Tributary
Location0.3N 4.0E of Codell
RouteCounty Highway 2006
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.20167, -99.10401
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 28 Road (rs 2006) over Paradise Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28 Road (rs 2006) over Paradise Creek Tributary 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 28 Road (rs 2006) over Paradise Creek Tributary carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 28 Road (rs 2006) over Paradise Creek Tributary?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 28 Road (rs 2006) over Paradise Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.