US Bridges

Farmland Road over Drainage Ditch NO.2

Good

Finney County, Kansas · 1.5E & .5N of Garden City · Structure no. 000280441005802

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farmland Road over Drainage Ditch NO.2 is a concrete culvert carrying Farmland Road over Drainage Ditch NO.2 in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFarmland Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch NO.2
Location1.5E & .5N of Garden City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFinney County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.96723, -100.81062
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2018)
Projected traffic600 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 Farmland Road over Drainage Ditch NO.2 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farmland Road over Drainage Ditch NO.2 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 Farmland Road over Drainage Ditch NO.2 carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Farmland Road over Drainage Ditch NO.2?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Farmland Road over Drainage Ditch NO.2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.