US Bridges

K-2 HWY over Medicine River Drainage

Fair

Barber County, Kansas · 6.87 MI NE K8 · Structure no. 999900200040344

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
349
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-2 HWY over Medicine River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-2 HWY over Medicine River Drainage in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 349 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK-2 HWY
CrossesMedicine River Drainage
Location6.87 MI NE K8
RouteState Highway 2
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.08944, -98.41
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic349 (2023)
Projected traffic409 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-2 HWY over Medicine River Drainage built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-2 HWY over Medicine River Drainage 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does K-2 HWY over Medicine River Drainage carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is K-2 HWY over Medicine River Drainage?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K-2 HWY over Medicine River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.