US Bridges

K244 HWY over Republican River Drn

Good

Geary County, Kansas · 0.31 MI W K57 · Structure no. 999924400310621

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
646
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K244 HWY over Republican River Drn is a concrete culvert carrying K244 HWY over Republican River Drn in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 646 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 853 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesK244 HWY
CrossesRepublican River Drn
Location0.31 MI W K57
RouteState Highway 244
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06583, -96.87917
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic646 (2023)
Projected traffic853 by 2044
Trucks3%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K244 HWY over Republican River Drn built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is K244 HWY over Republican River Drn 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does K244 HWY over Republican River Drn carry?

About 646 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is K244 HWY over Republican River Drn?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns K244 HWY over Republican River Drn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.