US Bridges

W 1st ST over Trib. Little Ark. Riv.

FairPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 1.5N 5.8E of Burrton · Structure no. 000400795305700

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 1st ST over Trib. Little Ark. Riv. is a concrete culvert carrying W 1st ST over Trib. Little Ark. Riv. in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW 1st ST
CrossesTrib. Little Ark. Riv.
Location1.5N 5.8E of Burrton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.04333, -97.56833
Functional classRural Local

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 statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2006)
Projected traffic23 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 1st ST over Trib. Little Ark. Riv. built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 1st ST over Trib. Little Ark. Riv. 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 W 1st ST over Trib. Little Ark. Riv. carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is W 1st ST over Trib. Little Ark. Riv.?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns W 1st ST over Trib. Little Ark. Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.