US Bridges

Rs 524 T RD over Trib. to Pawnee River

FairPosted for load

Pawnee County, Kansas · 1.0W 5.0N of Burdett · Structure no. 000000000730230

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 524 T RD over Trib. to Pawnee River is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 524 T RD over Trib. to Pawnee River in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 524 T RD
CrossesTrib. to Pawnee River
Location1.0W 5.0N of Burdett
RouteCounty Highway 524
CountyPawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.26219, -99.5359
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic145 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rs 524 T RD over Trib. to Pawnee River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 524 T RD over Trib. to Pawnee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 524 T RD over Trib. to Pawnee River carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 524 T RD over Trib. to Pawnee River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 524 T RD over Trib. to Pawnee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.