US Bridges

110 E (rs 897) over Turner Draw

Good

Sheridan County, Kansas · 11.7S 11.0E of Hoxie · Structure no. 000000000900270

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

110 E (rs 897) over Turner Draw is a concrete culvert carrying 110 E (rs 897) over Turner Draw in Sheridan 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 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 60 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries110 E (rs 897)
CrossesTurner Draw
Location11.7S 11.0E of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 897
StateKansas
Coordinates39.18739, -100.23867
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJuly 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 110 E (rs 897) over Turner Draw built?

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

What condition is 110 E (rs 897) over Turner 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 110 E (rs 897) over Turner Draw carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 110 E (rs 897) over Turner Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 110 E (rs 897) over Turner Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.