US Bridges

West Park St. over Drainage Tributary

GoodPosted for load

Ford County, Kansas · 0.15W of 14th. St. · Structure no. 406950290806002

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Park St. over Drainage Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying West Park St. over Drainage Tributary in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 730 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,070 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Park St.
CrossesDrainage Tributary
Location0.15W of 14th. St.
RouteCity Street 806
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75095, -100.0359
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2022)
Projected traffic1,070 by 2043
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$370,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Park St. over Drainage Tributary built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Park St. over Drainage Tributary 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 West Park St. over Drainage Tributary carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is West Park St. over Drainage Tributary?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns West Park St. over Drainage Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.