US Bridges

Ave D over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv.

Fair

Rush County, Kansas · 3.6E of Liebenthal · Structure no. 000000000830060

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave D over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. is a concrete culvert carrying Ave D over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAve D
CrossesTrib. to Smoky Hill Riv.
Location3.6E of Liebenthal
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyRush County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.65419, -99.25291
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2008)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave D over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave D over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ave D over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave D over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv.?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Ave D over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.