US Bridges

Rs 243 (rd 180) over Great Eastern Ditch

FairPosted for load

Kearny County, Kansas · 0.5N.E. of Deerfield · Structure no. 000000000470050

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 243 (rd 180) over Great Eastern Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 243 (rd 180) over Great Eastern Ditch in Kearny County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 333 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRs 243 (rd 180)
CrossesGreat Eastern Ditch
Location0.5N.E. of Deerfield
RouteCounty Highway 243
CountyKearny County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.98847, -101.12572
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic333 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rs 243 (rd 180) over Great Eastern Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 243 (rd 180) over Great Eastern Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 243 (rd 180) over Great Eastern Ditch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 243 (rd 180) over Great Eastern Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 243 (rd 180) over Great Eastern Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.