US Bridges

Field Entrance Ff over Creek

FairPosted for load

Ness County, Kansas · 2.2E of Bazine · Structure no. 000680569205140

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Field Entrance Ff over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Field Entrance Ff over Creek in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesField Entrance Ff
CrossesCreek
Location2.2E of Bazine
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.45077, -99.65846
Functional classRural Local

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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating8.3 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2018)
Projected traffic5 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Field Entrance Ff over Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Field Entrance Ff 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 Field Entrance Ff over Creek carry?

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

How long is Field Entrance Ff over Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Field Entrance Ff over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.