US Bridges

S. Venison RD over Dry Lake Draw

GoodPosted for load

Scott County, Kansas · 12.0S of Grigston · Structure no. 000860453005327

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Venison RD over Dry Lake Draw is a concrete culvert carrying S. Venison RD over Dry Lake Draw in Scott County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesS. Venison RD
CrossesDry Lake Draw
Location12.0S of Grigston
RouteCounty Highway 8609
StateKansas
Coordinates38.31194, -100.72139
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.7 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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. Venison RD over Dry Lake Draw built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Venison RD over Dry Lake Draw 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. Venison RD over Dry Lake Draw carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S. Venison RD over Dry Lake Draw?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S. Venison RD over Dry Lake Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.