US Bridges

750 Road over Trib. Smoky Hill River

Good

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 0.4S of Black Wolf · Structure no. 000000000270230

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

750 Road over Trib. Smoky Hill River is a concrete culvert carrying 750 Road over Trib. Smoky Hill River in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries750 Road
CrossesTrib. Smoky Hill River
Location0.4S of Black Wolf
RouteCounty Highway 240
CountyEllsworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.75573, -98.36464
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic66 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 750 Road over Trib. Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 750 Road over Trib. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 750 Road over Trib. Smoky Hill River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 750 Road over Trib. Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 750 Road over Trib. Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.