US Bridges

Local Rd. a a over Trib. to James Draw

GoodPosted for load

Kearny County, Kansas · 0.7E 10.9N of Deerfield · Structure no. 000470407005580

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. a a over Trib. to James Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. a a over Trib. to James Draw in Kearny County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLocal Rd. a a
CrossesTrib. to James Draw
Location0.7E 10.9N of Deerfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.13372, -101.12097
Functional classRural Local

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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic60 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 Local Rd. a a over Trib. to James Draw built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. a a over Trib. to James 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 Local Rd. a a over Trib. to James Draw carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local Rd. a a over Trib. to James Draw?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. a a over Trib. to James Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.