US Bridges

Drury RD over Ninnescah River

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 4.5E 2.4N of Millerton · Structure no. 000960805006481

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
508 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drury RD over Ninnescah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Drury RD over Ninnescah River in Sumner 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 508 ft (154.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDrury RD
CrossesNinnescah River
Location4.5E 2.4N of Millerton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.47493, -97.47813
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length508 ft (154.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 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 traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Drury RD over Ninnescah River built?

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

What condition is Drury RD over Ninnescah 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Drury RD over Ninnescah River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Drury RD over Ninnescah River?

The structure is 508 ft (154.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Drury RD over Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.