US Bridges

RD C over Trib. Cold Springs Br.

Good

Ness County, Kansas · 11.5N of Beeler · Structure no. 000000000680070

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD C over Trib. Cold Springs Br. is a concrete culvert carrying RD C over Trib. Cold Springs Br. in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 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.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesRD C
CrossesTrib. Cold Springs Br.
Location11.5N of Beeler
RouteCounty Highway 279
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.60201, -100.1934
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic55 (2018)
Projected traffic65 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 C over Trib. Cold Springs Br. built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is RD C over Trib. Cold Springs Br. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RD C over Trib. Cold Springs Br. carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RD C over Trib. Cold Springs Br.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns RD C over Trib. Cold Springs Br.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.