US Bridges

Rs 796 (rd 102) over Trib. to Arkansas Riv.

Good

Ford County, Kansas · 3.0S 9.0W. of Dodge City · Structure no. 000000000290150

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 796 (rd 102) over Trib. to Arkansas Riv. is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 796 (rd 102) over Trib. to Arkansas Riv. in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 796 (rd 102)
CrossesTrib. to Arkansas Riv.
Location3.0S 9.0W. of Dodge City
RouteCounty Highway 796
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70733, -100.17894
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2022)
Projected traffic385 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 796 (rd 102) over Trib. to Arkansas Riv. built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 796 (rd 102) over Trib. to Arkansas Riv. 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 796 (rd 102) over Trib. to Arkansas Riv. carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 796 (rd 102) over Trib. to Arkansas Riv.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 796 (rd 102) over Trib. to Arkansas Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.