US Bridges

Local Rodkey Rd. over Great Eastern Ditch

FairPosted for load

Finney County, Kansas · 2.0N 5.3W of Holcomb · Structure no. 000280409905740

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rodkey Rd. over Great Eastern Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rodkey Rd. over Great Eastern Ditch in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rodkey Rd.
CrossesGreat Eastern Ditch
Location2.0N 5.3W of Holcomb
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFinney County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.01769, -101.08662
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic75 by 2041
Trucks15%
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 Local Rodkey Rd. over Great Eastern Ditch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rodkey Rd. over Great Eastern Ditch 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 Local Rodkey Rd. over Great Eastern Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Local Rodkey Rd. over Great Eastern Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rodkey Rd. over Great Eastern Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.