US Bridges

GREENFIELD.25.85 over Red Rock Creek

PoorPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 2.9S 4.0E of Partridge · Structure no. 000780745805860

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

GREENFIELD.25.85 over Red Rock Creek is a steel culvert carrying GREENFIELD.25.85 over Red Rock Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 37 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGREENFIELD.25.85
CrossesRed Rock Creek
Location2.9S 4.0E of Partridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.92635, -98.01589
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating13.2 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span3 ft (1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2021)
Projected traffic45 by 2046
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was GREENFIELD.25.85 over Red Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is GREENFIELD.25.85 over Red Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does GREENFIELD.25.85 over Red Rock Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is GREENFIELD.25.85 over Red Rock Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns GREENFIELD.25.85 over Red Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.