US Bridges

Rs 1910 Old HWY 40 over Dry Stream

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Kansas · 0.4W of Gorham · Structure no. 000000000840690

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1910 Old HWY 40 over Dry Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1910 Old HWY 40 over Dry Stream in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 960 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1910 Old HWY 40
CrossesDry Stream
Location0.4W of Gorham
RouteCounty Highway 1910
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87895, -99.02932
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 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 (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1910 Old HWY 40 over Dry Stream built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1910 Old HWY 40 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 1910 Old HWY 40 over Dry Stream carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1910 Old HWY 40 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 1910 Old HWY 40 over Dry Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.