US Bridges

31st RD over Trib. to Arkansas River

Good

Cowley County, Kansas · E. Outskirts of Kellogg · Structure no. 000180847006769

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

31st RD over Trib. to Arkansas River is a concrete culvert carrying 31st RD over Trib. to Arkansas River in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries31st RD
CrossesTrib. to Arkansas River
LocationE. Outskirts of Kellogg
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.25972, -97.09607
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 31st RD over Trib. to Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 31st RD over Trib. to Arkansas River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 31st RD over Trib. to Arkansas River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 31st RD over Trib. to Arkansas River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 31st RD over Trib. to Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.