US Bridges

High POINT.6.35 over Drainage

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 3.2E 5.5S of Arlington · Structure no. 000780735006007

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

High POINT.6.35 over Drainage is a steel culvert carrying High POINT.6.35 over Drainage in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHigh POINT.6.35
CrossesDrainage
Location3.2E 5.5S of Arlington
RouteCounty Highway 1459
StateKansas
Coordinates37.81469, -98.11882
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic35 by 2046
Trucks5%
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

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 High POINT.6.35 over Drainage built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is High POINT.6.35 over Drainage 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 High POINT.6.35 over Drainage carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is High POINT.6.35 over Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns High POINT.6.35 over Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.