US Bridges

Local Lake Rd. over Pawnee River

Good

Finney County, Kansas · 13.5N 21.5E Garden City · Structure no. 000280477205540

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Lake Rd. over Pawnee River is a concrete culvert carrying Local Lake Rd. over Pawnee River in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 17 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLocal Lake Rd.
CrossesPawnee River
Location13.5N 21.5E Garden City
RouteCounty Highway 484
StateKansas
Coordinates38.16092, -100.47751
Functional classRural Local

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2018)
Projected traffic20 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Local Lake Rd. over Pawnee River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Lake Rd. over Pawnee River 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 Local Lake Rd. over Pawnee River carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Local Lake Rd. over Pawnee River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Local Lake Rd. over Pawnee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.