US Bridges

2925 RD Mile 21 over Rackey Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 1.5W 1.7N of Lehunt · Structure no. 000630987306723

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2925 RD Mile 21 over Rackey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 2925 RD Mile 21 over Rackey Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries2925 RD Mile 21
CrossesRackey Creek
Location1.5W 1.7N of Lehunt
RouteCounty Highway 6317
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.29474, -95.79372
Functional classRural Minor 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic120 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 2925 RD Mile 21 over Rackey Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2925 RD Mile 21 over Rackey 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 2925 RD Mile 21 over Rackey Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 2925 RD Mile 21 over Rackey Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns 2925 RD Mile 21 over Rackey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.