US Bridges

Rs 48 181st Rd. over Dry Stream

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Kansas · 3.0W 0.5S of Russell · Structure no. 000000000840140

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
585
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 48 181st Rd. over Dry Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 48 181st Rd. over Dry Stream in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 585 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 48 181st Rd.
CrossesDry Stream
Location3.0W 0.5S of Russell
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87387, -98.92834
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.1 US tons
Inventory rating13.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 48 181st Rd. over Dry Stream built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 48 181st Rd. over Dry Stream 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 48 181st Rd. over Dry Stream carry?

About 585 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Rs 48 181st Rd. over Dry Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 48 181st Rd. over Dry Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.