Red Rock RD.21.50 over Drain
PoorPosted for loadReno County, Kansas · 0.2W 1.8S of Partridge · Structure no. 000780737505840
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Red Rock RD.21.50 over Drain is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Rock RD.21.50 over Drain in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 12 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Red Rock RD.21.50 over Drain built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Red Rock RD.21.50 over Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Red Rock RD.21.50 over Drain carry?
About 12 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Red Rock RD.21.50 over Drain?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Red Rock RD.21.50 over Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.