US Bridges

4 Conrs RD Rs 1697 over Trib to Smoky Hill River

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Kansas · 3.5S 4.75E of Russell · Structure no. 000000000840595

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4 Conrs RD Rs 1697 over Trib to Smoky Hill River is a concrete culvert carrying 4 Conrs RD Rs 1697 over Trib to Smoky Hill River in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries4 Conrs RD Rs 1697
CrossesTrib to Smoky Hill River
Location3.5S 4.75E of Russell
RouteCounty Highway 1697
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.81302, -98.7497
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 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 4 Conrs RD Rs 1697 over Trib to Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4 Conrs RD Rs 1697 over Trib to Smoky Hill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 4 Conrs RD Rs 1697 over Trib to Smoky Hill River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 4 Conrs RD Rs 1697 over Trib to Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 4 Conrs RD Rs 1697 over Trib to Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.