US Bridges

3300 RD Mile 24 over Trib. to Sycamore Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 0.4N 3.0W of Sycamore · Structure no. 000000000630660

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
191
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3300 RD Mile 24 over Trib. to Sycamore Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 3300 RD Mile 24 over Trib. to Sycamore Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 191 vehicles a day, projected to reach 235 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries3300 RD Mile 24
CrossesTrib. to Sycamore Creek
Location0.4N 3.0W of Sycamore
RouteCounty Highway 2072
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.33256, -95.76541
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2010)
Projected traffic235 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3300 RD Mile 24 over Trib. to Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3300 RD Mile 24 over Trib. to Sycamore Creek 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 3300 RD Mile 24 over Trib. to Sycamore Creek carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 3300 RD Mile 24 over Trib. to Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 3300 RD Mile 24 over Trib. to Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.