US Bridges

Rs 650 22-N.5 over Snokomo Creek

FairPosted for load

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 4.0W 2.3N of Keene · Structure no. 000000000990110

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 650 22-N.5 over Snokomo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 650 22-N.5 over Snokomo Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 650 22-N.5
CrossesSnokomo Creek
Location4.0W 2.3N of Keene
RouteCounty Highway 650
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.99258, -96.11384
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.3 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2013)
Projected traffic168 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 650 22-N.5 over Snokomo Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 650 22-N.5 over Snokomo 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 650 22-N.5 over Snokomo Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 650 22-N.5 over Snokomo Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 650 22-N.5 over Snokomo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.