US Bridges

S County Line Road over Trib to Smoky Hill River

Good

Ellis County, Kansas · 3.6E 1.0S of Schoenchen · Structure no. 000260613204800

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S County Line Road over Trib to Smoky Hill River is a concrete culvert carrying S County Line Road over Trib to Smoky Hill River in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS County Line Road
CrossesTrib to Smoky Hill River
Location3.6E 1.0S of Schoenchen
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.69692, -99.26452
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 S County Line Road over Trib to Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is S County Line Road over Trib to Smoky Hill 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S County Line Road over Trib to Smoky Hill River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S County Line Road over Trib to Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S County Line Road over Trib to Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.