US Bridges

Hess RD over Drainage

Good

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 3.3 MI West of ST Marys · Structure no. 000750947704103

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hess RD over Drainage is a steel culvert carrying Hess RD over Drainage in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHess RD
CrossesDrainage
Location3.3 MI West of ST Marys
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.19781, -96.1334
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hess RD over Drainage built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hess RD over Drainage 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Hess RD over Drainage carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Hess RD over Drainage?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Hess RD over Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.