US Bridges

5500 RD Mile 19 over Drum Creek Drainage

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 3.39 N. S.Jct US-169 · Structure no. 000000000630830

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,901
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5500 RD Mile 19 over Drum Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying 5500 RD Mile 19 over Drum Creek Drainage in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 6 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 1,901 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,281 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries5500 RD Mile 19
CrossesDrum Creek Drainage
Location3.39 N. S.Jct US-169
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.26314, -95.55554
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,901 (2010)
Projected traffic2,281 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 5500 RD Mile 19 over Drum Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5500 RD Mile 19 over Drum Creek 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 5500 RD Mile 19 over Drum Creek Drainage carry?

About 1,901 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is 5500 RD Mile 19 over Drum Creek Drainage?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns 5500 RD Mile 19 over Drum Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.