RD Hh over Alexander Dry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Ness County, Kansas · 2.0W Co. Line 4.1N K-96 · Structure no. 000680573005045

Built: 1965; 60 years old
Condition: Good; inspected November 2023
Type: Tee Beam; Concrete Continuous
Length: 133 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 40; 2018 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD Hh over Alexander Dry Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying RD Hh over Alexander Dry Creek in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRD Hh

CrossesAlexander Dry Creek

Location2.0W Co. Line 4.1N K-96

RouteCounty Highway 6817

CountyNess County

StateKansas

Coordinates38.51736, -99.623

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Superstructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Substructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionNovember 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusPosted for load restriction

ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating35.5 US tons

Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans3

Design loadH 15

Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)

Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)

Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)

Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)

Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)

Projected traffic50 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 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 RD Hh over Alexander Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD Hh over Alexander Dry Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RD Hh over Alexander Dry Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD Hh over Alexander Dry Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RD Hh over Alexander Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.