US Bridges

23 Road over South Fork Driftwood Cr.

FairPosted for load

Rawlins County, Kansas · 11.3N 2.5E of Atwood · Structure no. 000770429003027

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

23 Road over South Fork Driftwood Cr. is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 23 Road over South Fork Driftwood Cr. 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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Carries23 Road
CrossesSouth Fork Driftwood Cr.
Location11.3N 2.5E of Atwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRawlins County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.97708, -100.99992
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 23 Road over South Fork Driftwood Cr. built?

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

What condition is 23 Road over South Fork Driftwood Cr. 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 23 Road over South Fork Driftwood Cr. carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 23 Road over South Fork Driftwood Cr.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 23 Road over South Fork Driftwood Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.