US Bridges

Loc Little Lowe RD over Farmers Canal

Fair

Finney County, Kansas · 1.5N 0.7E of Holcomb · Structure no. 000280423005745

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loc Little Lowe RD over Farmers Canal is a concrete slab carrying Loc Little Lowe RD over Farmers Canal in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLoc Little Lowe RD
CrossesFarmers Canal
Location1.5N 0.7E of Holcomb
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFinney County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.01081, -100.97547
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2018)
Projected traffic10 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 Loc Little Lowe RD over Farmers Canal built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loc Little Lowe RD 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 Loc Little Lowe RD over Farmers Canal carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Loc Little Lowe RD over Farmers Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Loc Little Lowe RD over Farmers Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.