US Bridges

Ave D over Trib. to Duck Creek

Fair

Rush County, Kansas · 2.5E of Loretta · Structure no. 000000000830080

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave D over Trib. to Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ave D over Trib. to Duck Creek in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAve D
CrossesTrib. to Duck Creek
Location2.5E of Loretta
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyRush County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.65337, -99.13432
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2008)
Projected traffic270 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave D over Trib. to Duck Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ave D over Trib. to Duck Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave D over Trib. to Duck Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ave D over Trib. to Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.