US Bridges

4 Cornrs Rd. Os 63 over Trib to Smoky Hill River

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Kansas · 2.0S of Dorrance · Structure no. 000840685304640

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4 Cornrs Rd. Os 63 over Trib to Smoky Hill River is a concrete culvert carrying 4 Cornrs Rd. Os 63 over Trib to Smoky Hill River in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 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 Cornrs Rd. Os 63
CrossesTrib to Smoky Hill River
Location2.0S of Dorrance
RouteCounty Highway 8414
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.81297, -98.58906
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 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 rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4 Cornrs Rd. Os 63 over Trib to Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4 Cornrs Rd. Os 63 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 Cornrs Rd. Os 63 over Trib to Smoky Hill River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 4 Cornrs Rd. Os 63 over Trib to Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 4 Cornrs Rd. Os 63 over Trib to Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.