US Bridges

Local Hamil Rd. over Pawnee River

Good

Finney County, Kansas · 6.1N 11.0E JCT FAP 19 62 · Structure no. 000280501005549

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Hamil Rd. over Pawnee River is a concrete culvert carrying Local Hamil Rd. over Pawnee River in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Hamil Rd.
CrossesPawnee River
Location6.1N 11.0E JCT FAP 19 62
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFinney County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14844, -100.26254
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Hamil Rd. over Pawnee River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

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

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Local Hamil Rd. over Pawnee River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Local Hamil Rd. over Pawnee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.