US Bridges

Rs 1671 (river Rd) over Trib. to Arkansas River

Fair

Kearny County, Kansas · 1.0S.E. of Deerfield · Structure no. 000000000470230

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1671 (river Rd) over Trib. to Arkansas River is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1671 (river Rd) over Trib. to Arkansas River 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1671 (river Rd)
CrossesTrib. to Arkansas River
Location1.0S.E. of Deerfield
RouteCounty Highway 1671
CountyKearny County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.96922, -101.11986
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
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 traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,170 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 1671 (river Rd) over Trib. to Arkansas River built?

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

What condition is Rs 1671 (river Rd) over Trib. to Arkansas River 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 1671 (river Rd) over Trib. to Arkansas River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1671 (river Rd) over Trib. to Arkansas River?

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

Who owns Rs 1671 (river Rd) over Trib. to Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.