US Bridges

RD P over Guzzlers Gulch

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Ness County, Kansas · 3.0W US283 2.2N Co. Line · Structure no. 000680537005349

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD P over Guzzlers Gulch is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD P over Guzzlers Gulch in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRD P
CrossesGuzzlers Gulch
Location3.0W US283 2.2N Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 1168
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.29256, -99.95159
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 P over Guzzlers Gulch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD P over Guzzlers Gulch 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 P over Guzzlers Gulch carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RD P over Guzzlers Gulch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RD P over Guzzlers Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.