US Bridges

RD 60 over Trib. to Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Ness County, Kansas · 7.0S 3.5W of Ness City · Structure no. 000000000680380

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 60 over Trib. to Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RD 60 over Trib. to Walnut Creek 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 60
CrossesTrib. to Walnut Creek
Location7.0S 3.5W of Ness City
RouteCounty Highway 323
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.34869, -99.95861
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.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic95 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 60 over Trib. to Walnut Creek built?

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

What condition is RD 60 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 60 over Trib. to Walnut Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RD 60 over Trib. to Walnut Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RD 60 over Trib. to Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.