US Bridges

US-169 HWY over Drum Creek Tributary

Good

Montgomery County, Kansas · 3.32 MI N of Njct 160/169 · Structure no. 999916900630871

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,304
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-169 HWY over Drum Creek Tributary is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-169 HWY over Drum Creek Tributary in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,304 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,431 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-169 HWY
CrossesDrum Creek Tributary
Location3.32 MI N of Njct 160/169
RouteU.S. Route 169
StateKansas
Coordinates37.26639, -95.56806
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length143 ft (43.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,304 (2023)
Projected traffic7,431 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-169 HWY over Drum Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-169 HWY over Drum Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does US-169 HWY over Drum Creek Tributary carry?

About 5,304 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-169 HWY over Drum Creek Tributary?

The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US-169 HWY over Drum Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.