US Bridges

RD 35 over N. Br. Medicine River

Good

Kiowa County, Kansas · 7.7S 2.5E of Greensburg · Structure no. 000490611006445

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 35 over N. Br. Medicine River is a concrete culvert carrying RD 35 over N. Br. Medicine River in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 35
CrossesN. Br. Medicine River
Location7.7S 2.5E of Greensburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKiowa County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.48971, -99.24817
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2021)
Projected traffic65 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 RD 35 over N. Br. Medicine River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 35 over N. Br. 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 RD 35 over N. Br. Medicine River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD 35 over N. Br. Medicine River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RD 35 over N. Br. Medicine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.