US Bridges

S Kirby ST over Gvi Drainage System

Good

Reno County, Kansas · S Kirby ST over Gvi · Structure no. 513500780000G18

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Kirby ST over Gvi Drainage System is a concrete culvert carrying S Kirby ST over Gvi Drainage System in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesS Kirby ST
CrossesGvi Drainage System
LocationS Kirby ST over Gvi
RouteCity Street 4371
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05194, -97.87865
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2015)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Kirby ST over Gvi Drainage System built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Kirby ST over Gvi Drainage System 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 S Kirby ST over Gvi Drainage System carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Kirby ST over Gvi Drainage System?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns S Kirby ST over Gvi Drainage System?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.