US Bridges

6600 RD Mile 23 over Drum Cr. Drainage

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 4.33 N. of US-160 · Structure no. 000000000630395

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
191
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6600 RD Mile 23 over Drum Cr. Drainage is a steel culvert carrying 6600 RD Mile 23 over Drum Cr. Drainage in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 191 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries6600 RD Mile 23
CrossesDrum Cr. Drainage
Location4.33 N. of US-160
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.38396, -95.55729
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2010)
Projected traffic210 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 6600 RD Mile 23 over Drum Cr. Drainage built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6600 RD Mile 23 over Drum Cr. Drainage 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 6600 RD Mile 23 over Drum Cr. Drainage carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 6600 RD Mile 23 over Drum Cr. Drainage?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 6600 RD Mile 23 over Drum Cr. Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.