US Bridges

Rs 243 (river Rd) over Arkansas River Overflow

Good

Kearny County, Kansas · 1.0S of Deerfield · Structure no. 000000000470020

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 243 (river Rd) over Arkansas River Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 243 (river Rd) over Arkansas River Overflow in Kearny County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesRs 243 (river Rd)
CrossesArkansas River Overflow
Location1.0S of Deerfield
RouteCounty Highway 243
StateKansas
Coordinates37.96594, -101.12878
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 243 (river Rd) over Arkansas River Overflow built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 243 (river Rd) over Arkansas River Overflow 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 Rs 243 (river Rd) over Arkansas River Overflow carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 243 (river Rd) over Arkansas River Overflow?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rs 243 (river Rd) over Arkansas River Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.