US Bridges

Venable Drive over Unknown Stream

Fair

Geary County, Kansas · 878-262 · Structure no. DAPFORRIL0BR213

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Venable Drive over Unknown Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Venable Drive over Unknown Stream in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVenable Drive
CrossesUnknown Stream
Location878-262
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.07156, -96.83066
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$40,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Venable Drive over Unknown Stream built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Venable Drive over Unknown Stream 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Venable Drive over Unknown Stream carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Venable Drive over Unknown Stream?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Venable Drive over Unknown Stream?

It is owned by the Army.