US Bridges

Sideroad Left over Smoky Hill River Drain

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 2.99 MI E K175 Sdrd North · Structure no. 999900400590891

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sideroad Left over Smoky Hill River Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Sideroad Left over Smoky Hill River Drain in McPherson 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 35 vehicles a day. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSideroad Left
CrossesSmoky Hill River Drain
Location2.99 MI E K175 Sdrd North
RouteCounty Highway 65
StateKansas
Coordinates38.56611, -97.7775
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Sideroad Left over Smoky Hill River Drain built?

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

What condition is Sideroad Left 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sideroad Left over Smoky Hill River Drain carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Sideroad Left over Smoky Hill River Drain?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sideroad Left over Smoky Hill River Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.