US Bridges

22nd Rd. | Rs 560 over Little Arkansas River

Fair

Rice County, Kansas · 0.3W 0.3N of Galt · Structure no. 000000000800200

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

22nd Rd. | Rs 560 over Little Arkansas River is a concrete culvert carrying 22nd Rd. | Rs 560 over Little Arkansas River in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries22nd Rd. | Rs 560
CrossesLittle Arkansas River
Location0.3W 0.3N of Galt
RouteCounty Highway 560
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.46828, -98.09026
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2021)
Projected traffic115 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 22nd Rd. | Rs 560 over Little Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22nd Rd. | Rs 560 over Little Arkansas River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 22nd Rd. | Rs 560 over Little Arkansas River carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 22nd Rd. | Rs 560 over Little Arkansas River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns 22nd Rd. | Rs 560 over Little Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.