US Bridges

N. Co. Line Rd. over Page Creek

Poor

Ness County, Kansas · 3.9N 4.2W of Brownell · Structure no. 000680551104800

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Co. Line Rd. over Page Creek is a steel culvert carrying N. Co. Line Rd. over Page Creek in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Co. Line Rd.
CrossesPage Creek
Location3.9N 4.2W of Brownell
RouteCounty Highway 813
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.69656, -99.82349
Functional classRural Local

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 protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$460,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Co. Line Rd. over Page Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Co. Line Rd. over Page 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does N. Co. Line Rd. over Page Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N. Co. Line Rd. over Page Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N. Co. Line Rd. over Page Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.