US Bridges

RD E over Gibson Creek Tributary

FairPosted for load

Ness County, Kansas · 1.0E 1.75N of Utica · Structure no. 000000000680020

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD E over Gibson Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying RD E over Gibson Creek Tributary in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRD E
CrossesGibson Creek Tributary
Location1.0E 1.75N of Utica
RouteCounty Highway 275
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.66414, -100.15551
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.3 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2018)
Projected traffic110 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 RD E over Gibson Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD E over Gibson Creek Tributary 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 RD E over Gibson Creek Tributary carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RD E over Gibson Creek Tributary?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns RD E over Gibson Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.