US Bridges

Rs 1518 O RD over Overflow of Arkansas Riv

GoodPosted for load

Pawnee County, Kansas · 5.5E 1.5N of Larned · Structure no. 000000000730470

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1518 O RD over Overflow of Arkansas Riv is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1518 O RD over Overflow of Arkansas Riv in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRs 1518 O RD
CrossesOverflow of Arkansas Riv
Location5.5E 1.5N of Larned
RouteCounty Highway 1518
StateKansas
Coordinates38.20374, -98.99425
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic240 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rs 1518 O RD over Overflow of Arkansas Riv built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1518 O RD over Overflow of Arkansas Riv 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1518 O RD over Overflow of Arkansas Riv carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1518 O RD over Overflow of Arkansas Riv?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rs 1518 O RD over Overflow of Arkansas Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.