US Bridges

RD Dd over Trib. to Pawnee River

PoorPosted for load

Ness County, Kansas · 8.0S of Bazine · Structure no. 000000000680250

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD Dd over Trib. to Pawnee River is a masonry culvert carrying RD Dd over Trib. to Pawnee River in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRD Dd
CrossesTrib. to Pawnee River
Location8.0S of Bazine
RouteCounty Highway 314
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.3224, -99.69536
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic110 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$430,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD Dd over Trib. to Pawnee River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD Dd over Trib. to Pawnee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does RD Dd over Trib. to Pawnee River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RD Dd over Trib. to Pawnee River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RD Dd over Trib. to Pawnee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.