US Bridges

Nutmeg Lane over East Side Drain

Good

Reno County, Kansas · Nutmeg Ln. & Sierra Prkwy · Structure no. 513500780000E12

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nutmeg Lane over East Side Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Nutmeg Lane over East Side Drain in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

CarriesNutmeg Lane
CrossesEast Side Drain
LocationNutmeg Ln. & Sierra Prkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.08973, -97.91656
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic220 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nutmeg Lane over East Side Drain built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nutmeg Lane over East Side 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nutmeg Lane over East Side Drain carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nutmeg Lane over East Side Drain?

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

Who owns Nutmeg Lane over East Side Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.