US Bridges

Field Entrance Dd over Road Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Ness County, Kansas · 2.5E 1.6N of Brownell · Structure no. 000680565104846

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Field Entrance Dd over Road Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Field Entrance Dd over Road Ditch 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesField Entrance Dd
CrossesRoad Ditch
Location2.5E 1.6N of Brownell
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.66538, -99.6966
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2018)
Projected traffic4 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Field Entrance Dd over Road Ditch built?

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

What condition is Field Entrance Dd over Road Ditch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Field Entrance Dd over Road Ditch carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Field Entrance Dd over Road Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Field Entrance Dd over Road Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.