US Bridges

Rs 245 (big Lowe) over James Draw

GoodPosted for load

Finney County, Kansas · 7.9N of Holcomb · Structure no. 000000000280020

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 245 (big Lowe) over James Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 245 (big Lowe) over James Draw in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 245 (big Lowe)
CrossesJames Draw
Location7.9N of Holcomb
RouteCounty Highway 245
CountyFinney County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.10505, -100.99277
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2022)
Projected traffic350 by 2041
Trucks15%
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 Rs 245 (big Lowe) over James Draw built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 245 (big Lowe) over James Draw 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 245 (big Lowe) over James Draw carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rs 245 (big Lowe) over James Draw?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 245 (big Lowe) over James Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.