US Bridges

US-56 Highway over Dragoon Creek Drainage

Good

Osage County, Kansas · 3.16 MI N Sjct K-31 HWY · Structure no. 999905600701141

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,262
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-56 Highway over Dragoon Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US-56 Highway over Dragoon Creek Drainage in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,262 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,287 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-56 Highway
CrossesDragoon Creek Drainage
Location3.16 MI N Sjct K-31 HWY
RouteU.S. Route 56
StateKansas
Coordinates38.70194, -95.83917
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,262 (2023)
Projected traffic1,287 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 US-56 Highway over Dragoon Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-56 Highway 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US-56 Highway over Dragoon Creek Drainage carry?

About 1,262 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-56 Highway over Dragoon Creek Drainage?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns US-56 Highway over Dragoon Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.