US Bridges

Local Sherlock RD over Farmers Canal

Good

Finney County, Kansas · 2.7E 1.4N of Holcomb · Structure no. 000280427005746

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Sherlock RD over Farmers Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Local Sherlock RD over Farmers Canal in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 17 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Sherlock RD
CrossesFarmers Canal
Location2.7E 1.4N of Holcomb
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFinney County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.0099, -100.93879
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2018)
Projected traffic15 by 2041
Trucks20%
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 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 Sherlock RD over Farmers Canal built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Sherlock 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 Sherlock RD over Farmers Canal carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Local Sherlock RD over Farmers Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local Sherlock RD over Farmers Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.