US Bridges

Rs 2215( River Rd) over East Draw

Fair

Kearny County, Kansas · 2.3S 11.8W of Lakin · Structure no. 000000000470260

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2215( River Rd) over East Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 2215( River Rd) over East Draw in Kearny County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 2215( River Rd)
CrossesEast Draw
Location2.3S 11.8W of Lakin
RouteCounty Highway 2215
CountyKearny County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.90797, -101.47208
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 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 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 traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 2215( River Rd) over East Draw built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2215( River Rd) over East 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 2215( River Rd) over East Draw carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2215( River Rd) over East Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2215( River Rd) over East Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.