US Bridges

K-92 HWY over Little Slough CR Dran

Good

Jefferson County, Kansas · 8.12 MI E K-4 · Structure no. 999909200440461

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,536
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-92 HWY over Little Slough CR Dran is a concrete culvert carrying K-92 HWY over Little Slough CR Dran in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 1,536 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,567 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesK-92 HWY
CrossesLittle Slough CR Dran
Location8.12 MI E K-4
RouteState Highway 92
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.23417, -95.38417
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,536 (2023)
Projected traffic1,567 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
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 K-92 HWY over Little Slough CR Dran built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-92 HWY over Little Slough CR Dran 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does K-92 HWY over Little Slough CR Dran carry?

About 1,536 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is K-92 HWY over Little Slough CR Dran?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns K-92 HWY over Little Slough CR Dran?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.