US Bridges

Rs 294 (rd 250) over Trib. to Mattox Draw

Fair

Kearny County, Kansas · 11.0N 0.6W of Lakin · Structure no. 000000000470080

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 294 (rd 250) over Trib. to Mattox Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 294 (rd 250) over Trib. to Mattox Draw in Kearny County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 294 (rd 250)
CrossesTrib. to Mattox Draw
Location11.0N 0.6W of Lakin
RouteCounty Highway 294
CountyKearny County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.09011, -101.27903
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic200 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 Rs 294 (rd 250) over Trib. to Mattox Draw built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 294 (rd 250) over Trib. to Mattox Draw 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 294 (rd 250) over Trib. to Mattox Draw carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 294 (rd 250) over Trib. to Mattox Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 294 (rd 250) over Trib. to Mattox Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.