US Bridges

Smoots Ck RD.39.25 over Drain

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 11.0S 0.4E of Haven · Structure no. 000780773306120

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smoots Ck RD.39.25 over Drain is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smoots Ck RD.39.25 over Drain in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSmoots Ck RD.39.25
CrossesDrain
Location11.0S 0.4E of Haven
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.7339, -97.76612
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2021)
Projected traffic40 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 Smoots Ck RD.39.25 over Drain built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smoots Ck RD.39.25 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 Smoots Ck RD.39.25 over Drain carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Smoots Ck RD.39.25 over Drain?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Smoots Ck RD.39.25 over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.