US Bridges

1700 Road over Crooked Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · 0.5S 1.9E of Benedict · Structure no. 001030995906280

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1700 Road over Crooked Creek is a steel culvert carrying 1700 Road over Crooked Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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Carries1700 Road
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location0.5S 1.9E of Benedict
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61716, -95.70659
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2013)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 1700 Road over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1700 Road over Crooked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 1700 Road over Crooked Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is 1700 Road over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 1700 Road over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.