US Bridges

19 Road over Paradise Creek

Good

Rooks County, Kansas · 1.0N 5.0W of Codell · Structure no. 000820613004088

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

19 Road over Paradise Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 19 Road over Paradise Creek in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries19 Road
CrossesParadise Creek
Location1.0N 5.0W of Codell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.20826, -99.27028
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 19 Road over Paradise Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19 Road over Paradise 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 19 Road over Paradise Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 19 Road over Paradise Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 19 Road over Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.