US Bridges

W Dutch RD over Black Kettle Creek

FairPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 4.9W of Hesston · Structure no. 000000000400210

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
725
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Dutch RD over Black Kettle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Dutch RD over Black Kettle Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 725 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW Dutch RD
CrossesBlack Kettle Creek
Location4.9W of Hesston
RouteCounty Highway 306
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.145, -97.53722
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2020)
Projected traffic850 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Dutch RD over Black Kettle Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Dutch RD over Black Kettle 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does W Dutch RD over Black Kettle Creek carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Dutch RD over Black Kettle Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W Dutch RD over Black Kettle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.