US Bridges

5800 RD Mile 16 over Trib to Virdigris River

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 1.6E of Sycamore · Structure no. 000000000630160

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
469
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5800 RD Mile 16 over Trib to Virdigris River is a concrete culvert carrying 5800 RD Mile 16 over Trib to Virdigris River in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 469 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 563 by 2039. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries5800 RD Mile 16
CrossesTrib to Virdigris River
Location1.6E of Sycamore
RouteCounty Highway 465
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.32677, -95.68203
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic469 (2010)
Projected traffic563 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 5800 RD Mile 16 over Trib to Virdigris River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5800 RD Mile 16 over Trib to Virdigris River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does 5800 RD Mile 16 over Trib to Virdigris River carry?

About 469 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 5800 RD Mile 16 over Trib to Virdigris River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 5800 RD Mile 16 over Trib to Virdigris River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.