US Bridges

SH 138 Ml over Draw

Fair

Sedgwick County, Colorado · 2 MI NE of JCT SH 59 · Structure no. A-27-I

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 138 Ml over Draw is a steel culvert carrying SH 138 Ml over Draw in Sedgwick County, Colorado. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 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.

It carries about 720 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 878 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 138 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location2 MI NE of JCT SH 59
RouteU.S. Route 138A
Coordinates40.94405, -102.4805
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2020)
Projected traffic878 by 2040
Trucks10%
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

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 SH 138 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 138 Ml over Draw 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SH 138 Ml over Draw carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 138 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SH 138 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.