US Bridges

K25 HWY over James Draw

Fair

Kearny County, Kansas · 7.29 MI S Wichita Coln · Structure no. 999902500470131

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
662
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K25 HWY over James Draw is a concrete culvert carrying K25 HWY over James Draw in Kearny County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 662 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 792 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK25 HWY
CrossesJames Draw
Location7.29 MI S Wichita Coln
RouteState Highway 25
CountyKearny County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.15833, -101.26722
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.9 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic662 (2023)
Projected traffic792 by 2044
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K25 HWY over James Draw built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is K25 HWY over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does K25 HWY over James Draw carry?

About 662 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is K25 HWY over James Draw?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns K25 HWY over James Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.