US Bridges

Pebble Road over Capper Draw

Good

Wallace County, Kansas · 0.5N 2.3E of Wallace · Structure no. 000000001000007

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pebble Road over Capper Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Pebble Road over Capper Draw in Wallace County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPebble Road
CrossesCapper Draw
Location0.5N 2.3E of Wallace
RouteCounty Highway 127
CountyWallace County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91754, -101.55145
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 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 traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 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 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 Pebble Road over Capper Draw built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pebble Road over Capper 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pebble Road over Capper Draw carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Pebble Road over Capper Draw?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pebble Road over Capper Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.