US Bridges

RD Dd over Trib. to Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Ness County, Kansas · 1.4S of Bazine · Structure no. 000000000680270

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD Dd over Trib. to Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RD Dd over Trib. to Walnut Creek in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRD Dd
CrossesTrib. to Walnut Creek
Location1.4S of Bazine
RouteCounty Highway 314
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.43028, -99.69637
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2018)
Projected traffic185 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Dd over Trib. to Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD Dd over Trib. to Walnut Creek 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 Dd over Trib. to Walnut Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RD Dd over Trib. to Walnut Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m).

Who owns RD Dd over Trib. to Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.