US Bridges

5700 RD Mile 25 over Drum Creek

Poor

Montgomery County, Kansas · 1.37 N. of US-160 · Structure no. 000631015006642

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5700 RD Mile 25 over Drum Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 5700 RD Mile 25 over Drum Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2039. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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Carries5700 RD Mile 25
CrossesDrum Creek
Location1.37 N. of US-160
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.354, -95.5392
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic60 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5700 RD Mile 25 over Drum Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5700 RD Mile 25 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 5700 RD Mile 25 over Drum Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 5700 RD Mile 25 over Drum Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 5700 RD Mile 25 over Drum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.