US Bridges

RD Dd over Creek

FairPosted for load

Ness County, Kansas · 1.5N K-4 6.0W Co. Line · Structure no. 000680565004845

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD Dd over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RD Dd over Creek in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRD Dd
CrossesCreek
Location1.5N K-4 6.0W Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 6815
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.66184, -99.69691
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.4 US tons
Inventory rating9.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2041
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD Dd over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD Dd 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 Dd over Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD Dd over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns RD Dd over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.