US Bridges

S Wichita-Scott RD over Rocky Draw Creek

Good

Scott County, Kansas · 4.6S & 2.5W of Modoc · Structure no. 000860409005181

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
103 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Wichita-Scott RD over Rocky Draw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S Wichita-Scott RD over Rocky Draw Creek in Scott County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesS Wichita-Scott RD
CrossesRocky Draw Creek
Location4.6S & 2.5W of Modoc
RouteCounty Highway 8601
StateKansas
Coordinates38.42354, -101.12785
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating33.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 S Wichita-Scott RD over Rocky Draw Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Wichita-Scott RD over Rocky Draw Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S Wichita-Scott RD over Rocky Draw Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is S Wichita-Scott RD over Rocky Draw Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S Wichita-Scott RD over Rocky Draw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.