US Bridges

Rs 1522 (rd L) over Mattox Draw

Fair

Kearny County, Kansas · 11.7N 5.0W of Lakin · Structure no. 000000000470200

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
104 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1522 (rd L) over Mattox Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1522 (rd L) over Mattox Draw in Kearny County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1522 (rd L)
CrossesMattox Draw
Location11.7N 5.0W of Lakin
RouteCounty Highway 1522
CountyKearny County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.11453, -101.35889
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to 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 spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 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 traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 (rd L) over Mattox Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

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

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.