US Bridges

SE 25 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah

GoodPosted for load

Pratt County, Kansas · 0.8S 2.5E of Pratt · Structure no. 000760671506261

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 25 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah is a concrete culvert carrying SE 25 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah in Pratt County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 25 Ave
CrossesTrib. S. Fk. Ninnescah
Location0.8S 2.5E of Pratt
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPratt County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.63069, -98.69322
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic120 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SE 25 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 25 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SE 25 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SE 25 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SE 25 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.