US Bridges

Rs 245 over Farmers Canal

Fair

Finney County, Kansas · 1.2N of Holcomb · Structure no. 000000000280010

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
955
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 245 over Farmers Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 245 over Farmers Canal in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 955 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,145 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 245
CrossesFarmers Canal
Location1.2N of Holcomb
RouteCounty Highway 245
CountyFinney County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.00843, -100.99329
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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic955 (2022)
Projected traffic1,145 by 2041
Trucks27%
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 Rs 245 over Farmers Canal built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 245 over Farmers Canal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 245 over Farmers Canal carry?

About 955 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Rs 245 over Farmers Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 245 over Farmers Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.