US Bridges

RD Dd over N. Fk. Alexander Dry Ck.

GoodPosted for load

Ness County, Kansas · 10.0N of Bazine · Structure no. 000000000680350

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
103 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD Dd over N. Fk. Alexander Dry Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying RD Dd over N. Fk. Alexander Dry Ck. in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRD Dd
CrossesN. Fk. Alexander Dry Ck.
Location10.0N of Bazine
RouteCounty Highway 314
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.59541, -99.69779
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic80 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 N. Fk. Alexander Dry Ck. built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

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

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RD Dd over N. Fk. Alexander Dry Ck.?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RD Dd over N. Fk. Alexander Dry Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.