US Bridges

Lake Cable over Drain

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 1.0N 3.2W of Haven · Structure no. 000780765805880

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Cable over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Cable over Drain in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 58 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 12 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLake Cable
CrossesDrain
Location1.0N 3.2W of Haven
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.91217, -97.83483
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2021)
Projected traffic15 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 Lake Cable over Drain built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Lake Cable 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 Lake Cable over Drain carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lake Cable over Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Cable over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.