US Bridges

Entr. Left over Fort Aubrey Ditch

Good

Hamilton County, Kansas · 3.70 MI E K27 Entr Lt · Structure no. 999905000380281

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Entr. Left over Fort Aubrey Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Entr. Left over Fort Aubrey Ditch in Hamilton County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 22 ft wide.

CarriesEntr. Left
CrossesFort Aubrey Ditch
Location3.70 MI E K27 Entr Lt
StateKansas
Coordinates37.96556, -101.68778
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Entr. Left over Fort Aubrey Ditch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Entr. Left over Fort Aubrey Ditch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Entr. Left over Fort Aubrey Ditch carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Entr. Left over Fort Aubrey Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Entr. Left over Fort Aubrey Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.