US Bridges

Old HWY 40 Rs 1910 over Dry Stream

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Kansas · 3.8W of Russell · Structure no. 000000000840700

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,320
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 40 Rs 1910 over Dry Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Old HWY 40 Rs 1910 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 1,320 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld HWY 40 Rs 1910
CrossesDry Stream
Location3.8W of Russell
RouteCounty Highway 1910
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.88256, -98.94556
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 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 width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,320 (2020)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2044
Trucks30%
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 Old HWY 40 Rs 1910 over Dry Stream built?

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

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

About 1,320 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.