US Bridges

RD Dd over Trib. Alexander Dry Ck.

FairPosted for load

Ness County, Kansas · 7.0N of Bazine · Structure no. 000000000680330

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD Dd over Trib. Alexander Dry Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying RD Dd over Trib. Alexander Dry Ck. in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRD Dd
CrossesTrib. Alexander Dry Ck.
Location7.0N of Bazine
RouteCounty Highway 314
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.55137, -99.69744
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic90 (2018)
Projected traffic85 by 2041
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$370,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD Dd over Trib. Alexander Dry Ck. built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD Dd over Trib. Alexander Dry Ck. 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. Alexander Dry Ck. carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RD Dd over Trib. Alexander Dry Ck.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns RD Dd over Trib. Alexander Dry Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.