US Bridges

Rs 1636 (j Barker) over Drainage Ditch

Good

Finney County, Kansas · 2.0N 2.0E of Garden City · Structure no. 000000000280140

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1636 (j Barker) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1636 (j Barker) over Drainage Ditch in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 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 1636 (j Barker)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.0N 2.0E of Garden City
RouteCounty Highway 1636
CountyFinney County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.01265, -100.82911
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.4 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2022)
Projected traffic360 by 2041
Trucks25%
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 1636 (j Barker) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1636 (j Barker) over Drainage Ditch 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 1636 (j Barker) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1636 (j Barker) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1636 (j Barker) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.