US Bridges

Side RD Lt (u Rd) over Arkansas River Drainage

Good

Hamilton County, Kansas · 5.73 MI E K27 Sdrd Lt · Structure no. 999905000380301

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Side RD Lt (u Rd) over Arkansas River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Side RD Lt (u Rd) over Arkansas River Drainage in Hamilton County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, 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.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSide RD Lt (u Rd)
CrossesArkansas River Drainage
Location5.73 MI E K27 Sdrd Lt
RouteCounty Highway 1993
CountyHamilton County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95833, -101.65167
Functional classRural Major 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 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 geometry6: Equal to 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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
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 Side RD Lt (u Rd) over Arkansas River Drainage built?

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

What condition is Side RD Lt (u Rd) 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 Side RD Lt (u Rd) over Arkansas River Drainage carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Side RD Lt (u Rd) over Arkansas River Drainage?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Side RD Lt (u Rd) over Arkansas River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.