US Bridges

V Road (rs 370) over Trib to Smoky Hill River

Good

Trego County, Kansas · 4.0S 2.9W of Trego Center · Structure no. 000000000980090

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

V Road (rs 370) over Trib to Smoky Hill River is a concrete culvert carrying V Road (rs 370) over Trib to Smoky Hill River in Trego County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesV Road (rs 370)
CrossesTrib to Smoky Hill River
Location4.0S 2.9W of Trego Center
RouteCounty Highway 370
CountyTrego County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.82701, -99.94731
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
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 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 V Road (rs 370) over Trib to Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is V Road (rs 370) over Trib to Smoky Hill River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does V Road (rs 370) over Trib to Smoky Hill River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is V Road (rs 370) over Trib to Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns V Road (rs 370) over Trib to Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.