RD N over Wild Horse Creek
PoorPosted for loadNess County, Kansas · 5.0W 10.0N of Ness City · Structure no. 000000000680560
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RD N over Wild Horse Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD N over Wild Horse 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 25 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RD N over Wild Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is RD N over Wild Horse Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does RD N over Wild Horse Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is RD N over Wild Horse Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns RD N over Wild Horse Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.