US Bridges

RD N over Trib. to Wild Horse Ck.

PoorPosted for load

Ness County, Kansas · 5.0W 8.5N of Ness City · Structure no. 000000000680550

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD N over Trib. to Wild Horse Ck. is a masonry culvert carrying RD N over Trib. to Wild Horse Ck. in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRD N
CrossesTrib. to Wild Horse Ck.
Location5.0W 8.5N of Ness City
RouteCounty Highway 370
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.57597, -99.99239
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.3 US tons
Inventory rating12.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$430,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD N over Trib. to Wild Horse Ck. built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does RD N over Trib. to Wild Horse Ck. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 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 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.