US Bridges

Local Rd. 44 over Kinsley Creek

Good

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 5.7E 2.3S of Alma · Structure no. 000990943304403

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 44 over Kinsley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. 44 over Kinsley Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 44
CrossesKinsley Creek
Location5.7E 2.3S of Alma
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.98149, -96.18079
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Local Rd. 44 over Kinsley Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 44 over Kinsley 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 44 over Kinsley Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 44 over Kinsley Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 44 over Kinsley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.