US Bridges

Rs 236 over Drainage Channel

Good

Mitchell County, Kansas · 0.5N of Cawker City · Structure no. 000000000620110

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 236 over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 236 over Drainage Channel in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 236
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.5N of Cawker City
RouteCounty Highway 236
StateKansas
Coordinates39.51861, -98.44236
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 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 traffic230 (2002)
Projected traffic230 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 236 over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 236 over Drainage Channel 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 236 over Drainage Channel carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 236 over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rs 236 over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.