US Bridges

RD 255 (14.5-X.1) over Trib. to West Creek

Fair

Greenwood County, Kansas · 1.9W 9.5N of Neal · Structure no. 000370953105785

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 255 (14.5-X.1) over Trib. to West Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RD 255 (14.5-X.1) over Trib. to West Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 255 (14.5-X.1)
CrossesTrib. to West Creek
Location1.9W 9.5N of Neal
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.97592, -96.09691
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2006)
Projected traffic44 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 255 (14.5-X.1) over Trib. to West Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 255 (14.5-X.1) over Trib. to West Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does RD 255 (14.5-X.1) over Trib. to West Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is RD 255 (14.5-X.1) over Trib. to West Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns RD 255 (14.5-X.1) over Trib. to West Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.