US Bridges

37 Road over Lambs Draw

Good

Rawlins County, Kansas · 4.1N 4.0E of Achilles · Structure no. 000770457003309

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

37 Road over Lambs Draw is a concrete culvert carrying 37 Road over Lambs Draw in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries37 Road
CrossesLambs Draw
Location4.1N 4.0E of Achilles
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.77068, -100.74075
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 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating87.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 37 Road over Lambs Draw built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 37 Road over Lambs Draw 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 37 Road over Lambs Draw carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 37 Road over Lambs Draw?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns 37 Road over Lambs Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.