US Bridges

Ee Road over Tributary

Good

Trego County, Kansas · 22.7S 15.1E of Wakeeney · Structure no. 000980575504800

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ee Road over Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Ee Road over Tributary in Trego County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEe Road
CrossesTributary
Location22.7S 15.1E of Wakeeney
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTrego County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.69644, -99.61701
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 inspectionJune 2023
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ee Road over Tributary built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ee Road over Tributary 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 Ee Road over Tributary carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ee Road over Tributary?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ee Road over Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.