US Bridges

Mellard Rd. over Dry Stream

Fair

Russell County, Kansas · 3.5S 1.0E of Lucas · Structure no. 000840693504380

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mellard Rd. over Dry Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Mellard Rd. over Dry Stream in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMellard Rd.
CrossesDry Stream
Location3.5S 1.0E of Lucas
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.00163, -98.51745
Functional classRural Local

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic15 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 Mellard Rd. over Dry Stream built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mellard Rd. 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 Mellard Rd. over Dry Stream carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Mellard Rd. over Dry Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mellard Rd. over Dry Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.