US Bridges

Rs 253(GARNETT Rd) over Duck Creek

Good

Ford County, Kansas · 5.0N of Dodge City · Structure no. 000000000290070

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 253(GARNETT Rd) over Duck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 253(GARNETT Rd) over Duck Creek in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 253(GARNETT Rd)
CrossesDuck Creek
Location5.0N of Dodge City
RouteCounty Highway 253
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.826, -100.03803
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2022)
Projected traffic870 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Rs 253(GARNETT Rd) over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 253(GARNETT Rd) over Duck Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 253(GARNETT Rd) over Duck Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 253(GARNETT Rd) over Duck Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 253(GARNETT Rd) over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.