US Bridges

BROADACRES.18.75 over Drain

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 2.2W 3.5S of Hutchinson · Structure no. 000780751005762

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

BROADACRES.18.75 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying BROADACRES.18.75 over Drain in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBROADACRES.18.75
CrossesDrain
Location2.2W 3.5S of Hutchinson
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.99561, -97.97697
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2021)
Projected traffic85 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 BROADACRES.18.75 over Drain built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is BROADACRES.18.75 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 BROADACRES.18.75 over Drain carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is BROADACRES.18.75 over Drain?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns BROADACRES.18.75 over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.