US Bridges

Rs 1522(K Road) over Amazon Ditch

Good

Kearny County, Kansas · 4.0S 6.5W of Lakin · Structure no. 000000000470150

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1522(K Road) over Amazon Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1522(K Road) over Amazon Ditch in Kearny 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1522(K Road)
CrossesAmazon Ditch
Location4.0S 6.5W of Lakin
RouteCounty Highway 1522
CountyKearny County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.88658, -101.37728
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1522(K Road) over Amazon Ditch built?

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

What condition is Rs 1522(K Road) over Amazon Ditch 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 1522(K Road) over Amazon Ditch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1522(K Road) over Amazon Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1522(K Road) over Amazon Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.