US Bridges

P Road over Trib. to Arkansas River

GoodPosted for load

Gray County, Kansas · 1.5S 5.9E of Cimarron · Structure no. 000350501906060

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
86 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

P Road over Trib. to Arkansas River is a concrete culvert carrying P Road over Trib. to Arkansas River in Gray County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesP Road
CrossesTrib. to Arkansas River
Location1.5S 5.9E of Cimarron
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.78075, -100.23344
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic35 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 P Road over Trib. to Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is P Road over Trib. to 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does P Road over Trib. to Arkansas River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is P Road over Trib. to Arkansas River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns P Road over Trib. to Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.