RD 170 over Wild Horse Creek
GoodNess County, Kansas · 4.0N K-96 4.5W US283 · Structure no. 000680533505060
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RD 170 over Wild Horse Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD 170 over Wild Horse Creek in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RD 170 over Wild Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is RD 170 over Wild Horse Creek 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 170 over Wild Horse Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RD 170 over Wild Horse Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns RD 170 over Wild Horse Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.