US Bridges

A Road (rs 685) over Chalk Creek

Good

Trego County, Kansas · 7.0N 3.0E of Wakeeney · Structure no. 000000000980320

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

A Road (rs 685) over Chalk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying A Road (rs 685) over Chalk Creek in Trego County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesA Road (rs 685)
CrossesChalk Creek
Location7.0N 3.0E of Wakeeney
RouteCounty Highway 685
CountyTrego County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.1321, -99.82901
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic70 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 A Road (rs 685) over Chalk Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is A Road (rs 685) over Chalk 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does A Road (rs 685) over Chalk Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is A Road (rs 685) over Chalk Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns A Road (rs 685) over Chalk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.