US Bridges

Ww Road over Unnamed Draw

Good

Haskell County, Kansas · 12.2N 8.5E of Sublette · Structure no. 000000000410001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
695
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ww Road over Unnamed Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ww Road over Unnamed Draw in Haskell County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 695 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 439 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWw Road
CrossesUnnamed Draw
Location12.2N 8.5E of Sublette
RouteCounty Highway 941
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66133, -100.68898
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic695 (2022)
Projected traffic439 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ww Road over Unnamed Draw built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ww Road over Unnamed Draw 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ww Road over Unnamed Draw carry?

About 695 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ww Road over Unnamed Draw?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ww Road over Unnamed Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.