US Bridges

Rs 245 Tennis over Unnamed Draw

FairPosted for load

Finney County, Kansas · 12.0N 1.7E of Holcomb · Structure no. 000000000280040

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 245 Tennis over Unnamed Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 245 Tennis over Unnamed Draw in Finney 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 245 Tennis
CrossesUnnamed Draw
Location12.0N 1.7E of Holcomb
RouteCounty Highway 245
CountyFinney County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.16339, -100.96148
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic110 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 Tennis over Unnamed Draw built?

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

What condition is Rs 245 Tennis over Unnamed Draw 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 245 Tennis over Unnamed Draw carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rs 245 Tennis over Unnamed Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 245 Tennis over Unnamed Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.