US Bridges

Rs 683 (big Lowe) over Unnamed Draw

FairPosted for load

Finney County, Kansas · 15.0N 1.0E of Holcomb · Structure no. 000000000280130

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 683 (big Lowe) over Unnamed Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 683 (big Lowe) over Unnamed Draw in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 683 (big Lowe)
CrossesUnnamed Draw
Location15.0N 1.0E of Holcomb
RouteCounty Highway 683
CountyFinney County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.20679, -100.97553
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.6 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2018)
Projected traffic290 by 2041
Trucks30%
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 683 (big Lowe) over Unnamed Draw built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 683 (big Lowe) 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 683 (big Lowe) over Unnamed Draw carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Rs 683 (big Lowe) over Unnamed Draw?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Rs 683 (big Lowe) over Unnamed Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.