US Bridges

SE 70th RD Rs 299 over Trib. to Pond Creek

GoodPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 1.5S 0.5W of Bluff City · Structure no. 000000000390090

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 70th RD Rs 299 over Trib. to Pond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SE 70th RD Rs 299 over Trib. to Pond Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 46 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 70th RD Rs 299
CrossesTrib. to Pond Creek
Location1.5S 0.5W of Bluff City
RouteCounty Highway 299
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.05217, -97.88328
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9.7 US tons
Inventory rating5.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2021)
Projected traffic158 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$62,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 70th RD Rs 299 over Trib. to Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 70th RD Rs 299 over Trib. to Pond 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SE 70th RD Rs 299 over Trib. to Pond Creek carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SE 70th RD Rs 299 over Trib. to Pond Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SE 70th RD Rs 299 over Trib. to Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.