US Bridges

Mellard RD Rs 1897 over Dry Stream

Good

Russell County, Kansas · 3.5S of Lucas · Structure no. 000000000840660

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mellard RD Rs 1897 over Dry Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Mellard RD Rs 1897 over Dry Stream in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMellard RD Rs 1897
CrossesDry Stream
Location3.5S of Lucas
RouteCounty Highway 1897
StateKansas
Coordinates39.0015, -98.53546
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mellard RD Rs 1897 over Dry Stream built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mellard RD Rs 1897 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 Mellard RD Rs 1897 over Dry Stream carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Mellard RD Rs 1897 over Dry Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mellard RD Rs 1897 over Dry Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.