US Bridges

Local 35-64-5 over Trib. to Chikaskia River

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 2.0S 0.8W of Drury · Structure no. 000960803007125

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 35-64-5 over Trib. to Chikaskia River is a concrete culvert carrying Local 35-64-5 over Trib. to Chikaskia River in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 35-64-5
CrossesTrib. to Chikaskia River
Location2.0S 0.8W of Drury
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.00466, -97.49204
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.1 US tons
Inventory rating17.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2013)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 35-64-5 over Trib. to Chikaskia River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 35-64-5 over Trib. to Chikaskia 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Local 35-64-5 over Trib. to Chikaskia River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local 35-64-5 over Trib. to Chikaskia River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local 35-64-5 over Trib. to Chikaskia River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.