US Bridges

RS258(RD131/SPURE) over Arkansas River

Good

Ford County, Kansas · 7.0N of Bucklin · Structure no. 000000000290120

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
478 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RS258(RD131/SPURE) over Arkansas River is a concrete continuous slab carrying RS258(RD131/SPURE) over Arkansas River in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2043. The structure is 478 ft (145.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRS258(RD131/SPURE)
CrossesArkansas River
Location7.0N of Bucklin
RouteCounty Highway 258
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.65768, -99.64136
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length478 ft (145.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2022)
Projected traffic190 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 RS258(RD131/SPURE) over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RS258(RD131/SPURE) over Arkansas 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does RS258(RD131/SPURE) over Arkansas River carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RS258(RD131/SPURE) over Arkansas River?

The structure is 478 ft (145.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RS258(RD131/SPURE) over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.