US Bridges

Rs 1457 176th St. over Dry Stream

Good

Russell County, Kansas · 8.3S of Gorham · Structure no. 000000000840530

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1457 176th St. over Dry Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1457 176th St. over Dry Stream in Russell 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.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 1457 176th St.
CrossesDry Stream
Location8.3S of Gorham
RouteCounty Highway 1457
StateKansas
Coordinates38.75864, -99.02219
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1457 176th St. over Dry Stream built?

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

What condition is Rs 1457 176th St. over Dry Stream 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1457 176th St. over Dry Stream carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rs 1457 176th St. over Dry Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1457 176th St. over Dry Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.