US Bridges

RD J over Trib. S. Fk. Walnut Ck.

GoodPosted for load

Ness County, Kansas · 3.8S of Laird · Structure no. 000000000680140

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD J over Trib. S. Fk. Walnut Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying RD J over Trib. S. Fk. Walnut Ck. 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesRD J
CrossesTrib. S. Fk. Walnut Ck.
Location3.8S of Laird
RouteCounty Highway 280
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.39381, -100.06278
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed14.3 mi (23 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. S. Fk. Walnut Ck. built?

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

What condition is RD J over Trib. S. Fk. Walnut Ck. 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 J over Trib. S. Fk. Walnut Ck. carry?

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

How long is RD J over Trib. S. Fk. Walnut Ck.?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RD J over Trib. S. Fk. Walnut Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.