US Bridges

Local Chmelka Rd. over Farmers Canal

GoodPosted for load

Finney County, Kansas · 1.7E 1.5N of Holcomb · Structure no. 000280425005746

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Chmelka Rd. over Farmers Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Local Chmelka Rd. over Farmers Canal in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Chmelka Rd.
CrossesFarmers Canal
Location1.7E 1.5N of Holcomb
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFinney County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.01121, -100.95714
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 Chmelka Rd. over Farmers Canal built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Chmelka Rd. over Farmers Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does Local Chmelka Rd. over Farmers Canal carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local Chmelka Rd. over Farmers Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local Chmelka Rd. over Farmers Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.