US Bridges

Rs 2031 5563640 over Drain

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 3.0W of Buhler · Structure no. 000000000781090

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,415
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2031 5563640 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 2031 5563640 over Drain in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,415 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 2031 5563640
CrossesDrain
Location3.0W of Buhler
RouteCounty Highway 2031
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14461, -97.82349
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,415 (2021)
Projected traffic2,900 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 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 Rs 2031 5563640 over Drain built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2031 5563640 over Drain 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 2031 5563640 over Drain carry?

About 2,415 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2031 5563640 over Drain?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2031 5563640 over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.