US Bridges

Ave Q. | Rs 981 over Arkansas River Overflow

GoodPosted for load

Rice County, Kansas · 3.5W of Raymond · Structure no. 000000000800420

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave Q. | Rs 981 over Arkansas River Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying Ave Q. | Rs 981 over Arkansas River Overflow in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 235 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesAve Q. | Rs 981
CrossesArkansas River Overflow
Location3.5W of Raymond
RouteCounty Highway 981
StateKansas
Coordinates38.28994, -98.4682
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2021)
Projected traffic280 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Ave Q. | Rs 981 over Arkansas River Overflow built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave Q. | Rs 981 over Arkansas River Overflow 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ave Q. | Rs 981 over Arkansas River Overflow carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave Q. | Rs 981 over Arkansas River Overflow?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Ave Q. | Rs 981 over Arkansas River Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.