US Bridges

RD H over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Ness County, Kansas · 5.9N K-96 8.0E Co. Line · Structure no. 000680521005026

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD H over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RD H over Creek in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRD H
CrossesCreek
Location5.9N K-96 8.0E Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 6805
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.52856, -100.10208
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 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 width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic65 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$370,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD H over Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD H over 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 H over Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD H over Creek?

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

Who owns RD H over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.