US Bridges

Nail RD (P31-S40) over Missouri Pacific R. R.

Fair

Dickinson County, Kansas · 660 Nail RD · Structure no. 000210847004804

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
121 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nail RD (P31-S40) over Missouri Pacific R. R. is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nail RD (P31-S40) over Missouri Pacific R. R. in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNail RD (P31-S40)
CrossesMissouri Pacific R. R.
Location660 Nail RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.68991, -97.09627
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2011)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$315,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nail RD (P31-S40) over Missouri Pacific R. R. built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nail RD (P31-S40) over Missouri Pacific R. R. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nail RD (P31-S40) over Missouri Pacific R. R. carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Nail RD (P31-S40) over Missouri Pacific R. R.?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nail RD (P31-S40) over Missouri Pacific R. R.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.