US Bridges

K31 HWY over Dragoon Creek Drainage

Good

Osage County, Kansas · 3.37 MI E Osage Coln · Structure no. 999903100701021

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
441
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K31 HWY over Dragoon Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K31 HWY over Dragoon Creek Drainage in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 441 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 82 ft wide.

CarriesK31 HWY
CrossesDragoon Creek Drainage
Location3.37 MI E Osage Coln
RouteState Highway 31
StateKansas
Coordinates38.75333, -95.88417
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic441 (2023)
Projected traffic459 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 K31 HWY over Dragoon Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is K31 HWY over Dragoon Creek Drainage 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does K31 HWY over Dragoon Creek Drainage carry?

About 441 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is K31 HWY over Dragoon Creek Drainage?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns K31 HWY over Dragoon Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.