US Bridges

4 Corners Rs 1697 over Trib to Smoky Hill River

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Kansas · 3.5S 6.5E of Russell · Structure no. 000000000840610

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4 Corners Rs 1697 over Trib to Smoky Hill River is a steel culvert carrying 4 Corners Rs 1697 over Trib to Smoky Hill River in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries4 Corners Rs 1697
CrossesTrib to Smoky Hill River
Location3.5S 6.5E of Russell
RouteCounty Highway 1697
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.81288, -98.71615
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 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 4 Corners Rs 1697 over Trib to Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4 Corners 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 Corners 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 Corners Rs 1697 over Trib to Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.