RD Q over Creek
FairPosted for loadNess County, Kansas · 2.0W US283 1.4N Co. Line · Structure no. 000680539005366
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RD Q over Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying RD Q over Creek in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Q over Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is RD Q over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does RD Q over Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RD Q over Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns RD Q over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.