US Bridges

32-L.5 Rs 2046 over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Harvey County, Kansas · 0.4W 0.5N of Newton · Structure no. 000000000400610

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,430
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

32-L.5 Rs 2046 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying 32-L.5 Rs 2046 over Unnamed Stream in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 1,430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,670 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries32-L.5 Rs 2046
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location0.4W 0.5N of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 2046
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.07917, -97.3625
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,430 (2006)
Projected traffic1,670 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 32-L.5 Rs 2046 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is 32-L.5 Rs 2046 over Unnamed 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 32-L.5 Rs 2046 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 1,430 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is 32-L.5 Rs 2046 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 32-L.5 Rs 2046 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.