US Bridges

Rs 453 Road 5 over Draw Unnamed

Good

Meade County, Kansas · 3.5S of Plains · Structure no. 000000000600080

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
645
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 453 Road 5 over Draw Unnamed is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 453 Road 5 over Draw Unnamed in Meade County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 645 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 775 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 453 Road 5
CrossesDraw Unnamed
Location3.5S of Plains
RouteCounty Highway 453
CountyMeade County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.2056, -100.58069
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 traffic645 (2022)
Projected traffic775 by 2044
Trucks15%
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 Rs 453 Road 5 over Draw Unnamed built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 453 Road 5 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 453 Road 5 over Draw Unnamed carry?

About 645 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rs 453 Road 5 over Draw Unnamed?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 453 Road 5 over Draw Unnamed?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.