US Bridges

25 Road (rs 892) over South Fork Driftwood Cr.

Good

Rawlins County, Kansas · 9.7N O.2W of Ludell · Structure no. 000000000770350

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

25 Road (rs 892) over South Fork Driftwood Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying 25 Road (rs 892) over South Fork Driftwood Cr. in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries25 Road (rs 892)
CrossesSouth Fork Driftwood Cr.
Location9.7N O.2W of Ludell
RouteCounty Highway 892
CountyRawlins County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.99569, -100.96278
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 25 Road (rs 892) over South Fork Driftwood Cr. built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 25 Road (rs 892) over South Fork Driftwood Cr. 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 25 Road (rs 892) over South Fork Driftwood Cr. carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 25 Road (rs 892) over South Fork Driftwood Cr.?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns 25 Road (rs 892) over South Fork Driftwood Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.