US Bridges

Ave D over Duck Creek

FairPosted for load

Rush County, Kansas · 2.8E of Loretta · Structure no. 000000000830090

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave D over Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ave D over 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 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
CrossesDuck Creek
Location2.8E of Loretta
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyRush County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.65332, -99.12781
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating28 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 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 traffic110 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 Duck Creek built?

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

What condition is Ave D over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ave D over Duck Creek carry?

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

How long is Ave D over Duck Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ave D over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.