US Bridges

Rs 1522 (rd L) over South Fork Mattox Draw

Good

Kearny County, Kansas · 10.6N 5.0W of Lakin · Structure no. 000000000470190

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1522 (rd L) over South Fork Mattox Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1522 (rd L) over South Fork Mattox Draw in Kearny County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1522 (rd L)
CrossesSouth Fork Mattox Draw
Location10.6N 5.0W of Lakin
RouteCounty Highway 1522
StateKansas
Coordinates38.09943, -101.35886
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: 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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic10 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 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 1522 (rd L) over South Fork Mattox Draw built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1522 (rd L) over South Fork Mattox 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 Rs 1522 (rd L) over South Fork Mattox Draw carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1522 (rd L) over South Fork Mattox Draw?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1522 (rd L) over South Fork Mattox Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.