US Bridges

Zigzag Road over Ruggles Draw

Fair

Wallace County, Kansas · 11.0N 2.7E Sharon Springs · Structure no. 001000349204300

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zigzag Road over Ruggles Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Zigzag Road over Ruggles Draw in Wallace County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesZigzag Road
CrossesRuggles Draw
Location11.0N 2.7E Sharon Springs
RouteCounty Highway 10016
CountyWallace County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06166, -101.69722
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Zigzag Road over Ruggles Draw built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zigzag Road over Ruggles 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 Zigzag Road over Ruggles Draw carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Zigzag Road over Ruggles Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Zigzag Road over Ruggles Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.