US Bridges

ST John/St Andrew over Farm Pond Outfall

Good

Ellis County, Kansas · 6.5N 0.6E of Ellis · Structure no. 000000000260580

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST John/St Andrew over Farm Pond Outfall is a concrete culvert carrying ST John/St Andrew over Farm Pond Outfall in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesST John/St Andrew
CrossesFarm Pond Outfall
Location6.5N 0.6E of Ellis
RouteCounty Highway 908
StateKansas
Coordinates39.0302, -99.54723
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 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 ST John/St Andrew over Farm Pond Outfall built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST John/St Andrew over Farm Pond Outfall 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does ST John/St Andrew over Farm Pond Outfall carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST John/St Andrew over Farm Pond Outfall?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns ST John/St Andrew over Farm Pond Outfall?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.