US Bridges

Pebble Road over Depperschmidt Draw

Fair

Wallace County, Kansas · 0.5N 5.6E of Wallace · Structure no. 000000001000008

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

About this bridge

Pebble Road over Depperschmidt Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Pebble Road over Depperschmidt 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 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, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 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
CrossesDepperschmidt Draw
Location0.5N 5.6E of Wallace
RouteCounty Highway 127
CountyWallace County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91786, -101.48693
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 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 Depperschmidt Draw built?

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

What condition is Pebble Road over Depperschmidt Draw 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pebble Road over Depperschmidt Draw carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Pebble Road over Depperschmidt Draw?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pebble Road over Depperschmidt Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.