US Bridges

Local Rd. 111 over Trib Chicken Creek

FairPosted for load

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 1.2S 5.2W of Harveyville · Structure no. 000990955804700

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 111 over Trib Chicken Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. 111 over Trib Chicken 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 111
CrossesTrib Chicken Creek
Location1.2S 5.2W of Harveyville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.76811, -96.05979
Functional classRural Local

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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 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 traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic15 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 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. 111 over Trib Chicken Creek built?

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

What condition is Local Rd. 111 over Trib Chicken 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 Local Rd. 111 over Trib Chicken Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 111 over Trib Chicken Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 111 over Trib Chicken Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.