US Bridges

K25 HWY over Smoky Hill River Drain

Good

Logan County, Kansas · 8.98 M W Smky Hll Rv Br · Structure no. 999902500550191

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
151
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K25 HWY over Smoky Hill River Drain is a concrete culvert carrying K25 HWY over Smoky Hill River Drain in Logan 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 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 151 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesK25 HWY
CrossesSmoky Hill River Drain
Location8.98 M W Smky Hll Rv Br
RouteState Highway 25
StateKansas
Coordinates38.90361, -101.34583
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2023)
Projected traffic184 by 2044
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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 Smoky Hill River Drain built?

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

What condition is K25 HWY over Smoky Hill River Drain 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does K25 HWY over Smoky Hill River Drain carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is K25 HWY over Smoky Hill River Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns K25 HWY over Smoky Hill River Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.