US Bridges

35 Road (rs 750) over Lambs Draw

Fair

Rawlins County, Kansas · 7.4S 0.5E of Herndon · Structure no. 000000000770260

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

35 Road (rs 750) over Lambs Draw is a concrete culvert carrying 35 Road (rs 750) over Lambs Draw in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries35 Road (rs 750)
CrossesLambs Draw
Location7.4S 0.5E of Herndon
RouteCounty Highway 750
CountyRawlins County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.80003, -100.77796
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2020)
Projected traffic105 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 35 Road (rs 750) over Lambs Draw built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 35 Road (rs 750) over Lambs Draw 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 35 Road (rs 750) over Lambs Draw carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 35 Road (rs 750) over Lambs Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns 35 Road (rs 750) over Lambs Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.