US Bridges

Rs 252(LARIAT Way) over Trib. to Arkansas Riv.

Fair

Ford County, Kansas · 3.5S.E. of Dodge City · Structure no. 000000000290050

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 252(LARIAT Way) over Trib. to Arkansas Riv. is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 252(LARIAT Way) over Trib. to Arkansas Riv. in Ford 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 470 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 595 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 252(LARIAT Way)
CrossesTrib. to Arkansas Riv.
Location3.5S.E. of Dodge City
RouteCounty Highway 252
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.72269, -99.95714
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2022)
Projected traffic595 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 252(LARIAT Way) over Trib. to Arkansas Riv. built?

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

What condition is Rs 252(LARIAT Way) over Trib. to Arkansas Riv. 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 252(LARIAT Way) over Trib. to Arkansas Riv. carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 252(LARIAT Way) over Trib. to Arkansas Riv.?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rs 252(LARIAT Way) over Trib. to Arkansas Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.