US Bridges

Rs 247(PLYMELL Rd) over Dry Run

Good

Finney County, Kansas · 5.0S 5.2W of Pierceville · Structure no. 000000000280050

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 247(PLYMELL Rd) over Dry Run is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 247(PLYMELL Rd) over Dry Run in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (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 247(PLYMELL Rd)
CrossesDry Run
Location5.0S 5.2W of Pierceville
RouteCounty Highway 247
CountyFinney County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.80967, -100.78161
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.1 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2022)
Projected traffic445 by 2041
Trucks33%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$430,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 247(PLYMELL Rd) over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 247(PLYMELL Rd) over Dry Run 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 247(PLYMELL Rd) over Dry Run carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Rs 247(PLYMELL Rd) over Dry Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 247(PLYMELL Rd) over Dry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.