US Bridges

K25 HWY over So Fork Driftwood Creek

Good

Rawlins County, Kansas · 7.80 Mi. North of US-36 · Structure no. 999902500770181

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
493
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K25 HWY over So Fork Driftwood Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K25 HWY over So Fork Driftwood Creek in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 493 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 638 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesK25 HWY
CrossesSo Fork Driftwood Creek
Location7.80 Mi. North of US-36
RouteState Highway 25
CountyRawlins County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.92444, -101.05583
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic493 (2023)
Projected traffic638 by 2044
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K25 HWY over So Fork Driftwood Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is K25 HWY over So Fork Driftwood Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does K25 HWY over So Fork Driftwood Creek carry?

About 493 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is K25 HWY over So Fork Driftwood Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K25 HWY over So Fork Driftwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.