US Bridges

Rs 285 Road a over Draw Unnamed

Good

Meade County, Kansas · 14.0N 0.2W of Plains · Structure no. 000000000600040

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 285 Road a over Draw Unnamed is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 285 Road a over Draw Unnamed in Meade County, Kansas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 64 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesRs 285 Road a
CrossesDraw Unnamed
Location14.0N 0.2W of Plains
RouteCounty Highway 285
StateKansas
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic540 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 285 Road a over Draw Unnamed built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Rs 285 Road a over Draw Unnamed 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 285 Road a over Draw Unnamed carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rs 285 Road a over Draw Unnamed?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rs 285 Road a over Draw Unnamed?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.