US Bridges

K-31 Hiway over Chicken Creek

Good

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 7.75 MI W of WB Coline · Structure no. 999903100990801

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-31 Hiway over Chicken Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K-31 Hiway over Chicken Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 194 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesK-31 Hiway
CrossesChicken Creek
Location7.75 MI W of WB Coline
RouteState Highway 31
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.7825, -96.08861
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2023)
Projected traffic194 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K-31 Hiway over Chicken Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-31 Hiway over Chicken 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does K-31 Hiway over Chicken Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is K-31 Hiway over Chicken Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns K-31 Hiway over Chicken Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.