US Bridges

Rs 1816 Old HWY 40 over Trib of Smoky Hill River

Fair

Geary County, Kansas · 2.5N 1.5W of Wreford · Structure no. 000000000310024

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1816 Old HWY 40 over Trib of Smoky Hill River is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1816 Old HWY 40 over Trib of Smoky Hill River in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 285 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1816 Old HWY 40
CrossesTrib of Smoky Hill River
Location2.5N 1.5W of Wreford
RouteCounty Highway 1816
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.99722, -96.87278
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2004)
Projected traffic290 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1816 Old HWY 40 over Trib of Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1816 Old HWY 40 over Trib of Smoky Hill River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1816 Old HWY 40 over Trib of Smoky Hill River carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1816 Old HWY 40 over Trib of Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1816 Old HWY 40 over Trib of Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.