US Bridges

Rs 933 over Trib. to Cimarron River

Fair

Seward County, Kansas · 11.0N of Liberal · Structure no. 000000000880001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 933 over Trib. to Cimarron River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rs 933 over Trib. to Cimarron River in Seward County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 630 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 933
CrossesTrib. to Cimarron River
Location11.0N of Liberal
RouteCounty Highway 933
CountySeward County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.19614, -100.92306
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2022)
Projected traffic750 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Rs 933 over Trib. to Cimarron River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 933 over Trib. to Cimarron 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 933 over Trib. to Cimarron River carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rs 933 over Trib. to Cimarron River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Rs 933 over Trib. to Cimarron River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.