US Bridges

Minor Col (rd 220) over Mattox Draw

FairPosted for load

Kearny County, Kansas · 4.0W 4.6N of Deerfield · Structure no. 000470397405700

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col (rd 220) over Mattox Draw is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Minor Col (rd 220) over Mattox Draw 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMinor Col (rd 220)
CrossesMattox Draw
Location4.0W 4.6N of Deerfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.04645, -101.20561
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.2 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 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 traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic80 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 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 Mattox Draw built?

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

What condition is Minor Col (rd 220) 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 Minor Col (rd 220) over Mattox Draw carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Minor Col (rd 220) over Mattox Draw?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col (rd 220) over Mattox Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.