US Bridges

60 Road (rs 629) over Iowa Creek

Good

Smith County, Kansas · 0.1W of Reamsville · Structure no. 000000000920021

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

60 Road (rs 629) over Iowa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 60 Road (rs 629) over Iowa Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries60 Road (rs 629)
CrossesIowa Creek
Location0.1W of Reamsville
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.92975, -98.86598
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic65 by 2043
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 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 60 Road (rs 629) over Iowa Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is 60 Road (rs 629) over Iowa 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 60 Road (rs 629) over Iowa Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 60 Road (rs 629) over Iowa Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 60 Road (rs 629) over Iowa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.