US Bridges

Minor Col (rd 220) over S.W. Fork Mattox Draw

Good

Kearny County, Kansas · 5.8W 4.6N of Deerfield · Structure no. 000470393505700

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col (rd 220) over S.W. Fork Mattox Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Minor Col (rd 220) over S.W. Fork Mattox Draw in Kearny County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMinor Col (rd 220)
CrossesS.W. Fork Mattox Draw
Location5.8W 4.6N of Deerfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.0463, -101.23892
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 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 Minor Col (rd 220) over S.W. Fork Mattox Draw built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col (rd 220) over S.W. 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 Minor Col (rd 220) over S.W. Fork Mattox Draw carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Minor Col (rd 220) over S.W. Fork Mattox Draw?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Minor Col (rd 220) over S.W. Fork Mattox Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.