RD Z over Bazine Dry Creek
PoorPosted for loadNess County, Kansas · 7.0E 2.7N of Ness City · Structure no. 000680557005086
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RD Z over Bazine Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD Z over Bazine Dry Creek in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RD Z over Bazine Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is RD Z over Bazine Dry 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does RD Z over Bazine Dry Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RD Z over Bazine Dry Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns RD Z over Bazine Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.