US Bridges

2400 RD Mile 17 over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 2.0N 2.0E of Dearing · Structure no. 000631001207020

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2400 RD Mile 17 over Sycamore Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 2400 RD Mile 17 over Sycamore Creek 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries2400 RD Mile 17
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location2.0N 2.0E of Dearing
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.08007, -95.67115
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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
Deck geometry5: 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2010)
Projected traffic240 by 2039
Trucks3%
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 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 2400 RD Mile 17 over Sycamore Creek built?

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

What condition is 2400 RD Mile 17 over 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 2400 RD Mile 17 over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 2400 RD Mile 17 over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 2400 RD Mile 17 over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.