US Bridges

RD N over Trib. to Wild Horse Ck.

Good

Ness County, Kansas · 5.0W 2.75N of Ness City · Structure no. 000000000680520

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD N over Trib. to Wild Horse Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying RD N over Trib. to Wild Horse Ck. in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRD N
CrossesTrib. to Wild Horse Ck.
Location5.0W 2.75N of Ness City
RouteCounty Highway 370
StateKansas
Coordinates38.48833, -99.99119
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2018)
Projected traffic160 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 N over Trib. to Wild Horse Ck. built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD N over Trib. to Wild Horse 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 N over Trib. to Wild Horse Ck. carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RD N over Trib. to Wild Horse Ck.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns RD N over Trib. to Wild Horse Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.