US Bridges

Old Highway 130 over Unnamed Natural Drainage

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · North of Burgess Marsh · Structure no. 000064580-00133

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Old Highway 130 over Unnamed Natural Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Old Highway 130 over Unnamed Natural Drainage in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesOld Highway 130
CrossesUnnamed Natural Drainage
LocationNorth of Burgess Marsh
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.33867, -95.9505
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic5 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 Old Highway 130 over Unnamed Natural Drainage built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Highway 130 over Unnamed Natural Drainage 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Old Highway 130 over Unnamed Natural Drainage carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Old Highway 130 over Unnamed Natural Drainage?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old Highway 130 over Unnamed Natural Drainage?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.