US Bridges

Red Rock RD over Drain

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 1.6E of Yoder · Structure no. 000000000780770

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Rock RD over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Red Rock RD over Drain in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 265 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRed Rock RD
CrossesDrain
Location1.6E of Yoder
RouteCounty Highway 631
StateKansas
Coordinates37.94101, -97.83764
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.7 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2021)
Projected traffic320 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Red Rock RD over Drain built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Rock RD over Drain 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Red Rock RD over Drain carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Red Rock RD over Drain?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Red Rock RD over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.