US Bridges

K61 HWY over Little Arkansas Riv Drn

Good

Reno County, Kansas · N of 17th in Hutch NE · Structure no. 999906100781371

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,124
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K61 HWY over Little Arkansas Riv Drn is a concrete culvert carrying K61 HWY over Little Arkansas Riv Drn in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,124 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 83 ft wide.

CarriesK61 HWY
CrossesLittle Arkansas Riv Drn
LocationN of 17th in Hutch NE
RouteCounty Highway 2031
StateKansas
Coordinates38.15194, -97.84722
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,124 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was K61 HWY over Little Arkansas Riv Drn built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is K61 HWY over Little Arkansas Riv Drn 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does K61 HWY over Little Arkansas Riv Drn carry?

About 2,124 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is K61 HWY over Little Arkansas Riv Drn?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns K61 HWY over Little Arkansas Riv Drn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.