US Bridges

Local Rd. over N. Fork Cimarron River

Fair

Stanton County, Kansas · 11.0S 1.0E of Big Bow · Structure no. 000940357806580

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. over N. Fork Cimarron River is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. over N. Fork Cimarron River in Stanton County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd.
CrossesN. Fork Cimarron River
Location11.0S 1.0E of Big Bow
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanton County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.40291, -101.54815
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2009)
Projected traffic50 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. over N. Fork Cimarron River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. over N. Fork 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. over N. Fork Cimarron River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Local Rd. over N. Fork Cimarron River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. over N. Fork Cimarron River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.