US Bridges

K-7 HWY over Drainage

Good

Cherokee County, Kansas · 1.6 MI N of U-160/5-7 · Structure no. 999900700111411

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,668
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-7 HWY over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-7 HWY over Drainage in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,668 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,858 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 121 ft wide.

CarriesK-7 HWY
CrossesDrainage
Location1.6 MI N of U-160/5-7
RouteState Highway 7
StateKansas
Coordinates37.20111, -94.83167
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.5 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,668 (2023)
Projected traffic4,858 by 2044
Trucks13%
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-7 HWY over Drainage built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-7 HWY over Drainage 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does K-7 HWY over Drainage carry?

About 4,668 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is K-7 HWY over Drainage?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns K-7 HWY over Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.