US Bridges

5625 RD Mile 21 over Drum Creek

PoorPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kansas · 3.3N 1.0W of Cherryvale · Structure no. 000631011006688

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5625 RD Mile 21 over Drum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 5625 RD Mile 21 over Drum Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries5625 RD Mile 21
CrossesDrum Creek
Location3.3N 1.0W of Cherryvale
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.3144, -95.57533
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2010)
Projected traffic25 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5625 RD Mile 21 over Drum Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5625 RD Mile 21 over Drum Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does 5625 RD Mile 21 over Drum Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 5625 RD Mile 21 over Drum Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 5625 RD Mile 21 over Drum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.