US Bridges

Local Road Left over Drainage Ditch

Good

Barton County, Kansas · 3.74 MI NE Pawnee Coln · Structure no. 999905600050901

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road Left over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Local Road Left over Drainage Ditch in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesLocal Road Left
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.74 MI NE Pawnee Coln
StateKansas
Coordinates38.28944, -98.92917
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
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 Local Road Left over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Road Left over Drainage Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Local Road Left over Drainage Ditch carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Local Road Left over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road Left over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.