US Bridges

Utah V.2-21.8 over Trib. S Fk. Pottawatomie

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · 0.2 S of UTAH-2200 · Structure no. 000000000020050

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Utah V.2-21.8 over Trib. S Fk. Pottawatomie is a concrete culvert carrying Utah V.2-21.8 over Trib. S Fk. Pottawatomie in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUtah V.2-21.8
CrossesTrib. S Fk. Pottawatomie
Location0.2 S of UTAH-2200
RouteCounty Highway 2100
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.34303, -95.12578
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2014)
Projected traffic180 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Utah V.2-21.8 over Trib. S Fk. Pottawatomie built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Utah V.2-21.8 over Trib. S Fk. Pottawatomie 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Utah V.2-21.8 over Trib. S Fk. Pottawatomie carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Utah V.2-21.8 over Trib. S Fk. Pottawatomie?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Utah V.2-21.8 over Trib. S Fk. Pottawatomie?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.