US Bridges

Lake CABLE.36.97 over Drain

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 2.0W 0.9N of Haven · Structure no. 000780767905881

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake CABLE.36.97 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Lake CABLE.36.97 over Drain in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLake CABLE.36.97
CrossesDrain
Location2.0W 0.9N of Haven
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.91075, -97.81229
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2021)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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.36.97 over Drain built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake CABLE.36.97 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 Lake CABLE.36.97 over Drain carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lake CABLE.36.97 over Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Lake CABLE.36.97 over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.