US Bridges

Entr. Lt over Arkansas River Drainage

Good

Hamilton County, Kansas · 2.22 MI E K27 Entr. Lt · Structure no. 999905000380251

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Entr. Lt over Arkansas River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Entr. Lt over Arkansas River Drainage in Hamilton County, Kansas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 64 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesEntr. Lt
CrossesArkansas River Drainage
Location2.22 MI E K27 Entr. Lt
StateKansas
Coordinates37.97, -101.71056
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Entr. Lt over Arkansas River Drainage built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Entr. Lt over Arkansas River Drainage 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Entr. Lt over Arkansas River Drainage carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Entr. Lt over Arkansas River Drainage?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Entr. Lt over Arkansas River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.