US Bridges

23 Road over Paradise Creek

Good

Rooks County, Kansas · 0.4S 1.2W of Codell · Structure no. 000820621004122

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

23 Road over Paradise Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 23 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries23 Road
CrossesParadise Creek
Location0.4S 1.2W of Codell
RouteCounty Highway 8202
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.18639, -99.19556
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
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

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 23 Road over Paradise Creek built?

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

What condition is 23 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 23 Road over Paradise Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 23 Road over Paradise Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns 23 Road over Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.