US Bridges

RD J over Trib. to Guzzlers Gulch

FairPosted for load

Ness County, Kansas · 7.75S of Laird · Structure no. 000000000680120

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD J over Trib. to Guzzlers Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying RD J over Trib. to Guzzlers Gulch in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRD J
CrossesTrib. to Guzzlers Gulch
Location7.75S of Laird
RouteCounty Highway 280
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.33653, -100.06236
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic55 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 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 J over Trib. to Guzzlers Gulch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD J over Trib. to Guzzlers Gulch 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 J over Trib. to Guzzlers Gulch carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RD J over Trib. to Guzzlers Gulch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RD J over Trib. to Guzzlers Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.