US Bridges

P Road (rs 628) over Troublesome Creek

Fair

Smith County, Kansas · 3.4N of Smith Center · Structure no. 000000000920016

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

P Road (rs 628) over Troublesome Creek is a concrete culvert carrying P Road (rs 628) over Troublesome Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesP Road (rs 628)
CrossesTroublesome Creek
Location3.4N of Smith Center
RouteCounty Highway 628
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.83471, -98.78587
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2020)
Projected traffic370 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 P Road (rs 628) over Troublesome Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is P Road (rs 628) over Troublesome 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does P Road (rs 628) over Troublesome Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is P Road (rs 628) over Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns P Road (rs 628) over Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.