US Bridges

N Court ST over Drainage Channel

Good

Ness County, Kansas · Court St. N. of Cedar St. · Structure no. 520300680000002

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Court ST over Drainage Channel is a masonry culvert carrying N Court ST over Drainage Channel in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 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.

It carries about 184 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Court ST
CrossesDrainage Channel
LocationCourt St. N. of Cedar St.
RouteCity Street 774
StateKansas
Coordinates38.45881, -99.90792
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2021)
Projected traffic184 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N Court ST over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Court ST over Drainage Channel 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does N Court ST over Drainage Channel carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Court ST over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns N Court ST over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.