US Bridges

Rs 32 -Sun City RD over Trib. to Medicine River

GoodPosted for load

Kiowa County, Kansas · 3.0S.E. of Belvidere · Structure no. 000000000490050

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 32 -Sun City RD over Trib. to Medicine River is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 32 -Sun City RD over Trib. to Medicine River in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 32 -Sun City RD
CrossesTrib. to Medicine River
Location3.0S.E. of Belvidere
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyKiowa County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.43608, -99.02961
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2021)
Projected traffic55 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Rs 32 -Sun City RD over Trib. to Medicine River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 32 -Sun City RD over Trib. to Medicine River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 32 -Sun City RD over Trib. to Medicine River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 32 -Sun City RD over Trib. to Medicine River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 32 -Sun City RD over Trib. to Medicine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.