Minor Col (rd a A) over S. Fork James Draw
FairPosted for loadKearny County, Kansas · 0.7E 9.3N of Deerfield · Structure no. 000470407005605
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Minor Col (rd a A) over S. Fork James Draw is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor Col (rd a A) over S. Fork James 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 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Minor Col (rd a A) over S. Fork James Draw built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Minor Col (rd a A) over S. Fork James 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 a A) over S. Fork James Draw carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Minor Col (rd a A) over S. Fork James Draw?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Minor Col (rd a A) over S. Fork James Draw?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.