US Bridges

B Road (rs 685) over Hay Hollow Creek

Fair

Trego County, Kansas · 6.0N 4.1W of Wakeeney · Structure no. 000000000980250

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

B Road (rs 685) over Hay Hollow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying B Road (rs 685) over Hay Hollow Creek in Trego County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesB Road (rs 685)
CrossesHay Hollow Creek
Location6.0N 4.1W of Wakeeney
RouteCounty Highway 685
CountyTrego County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11827, -99.94444
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic65 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 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 B Road (rs 685) over Hay Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is B Road (rs 685) over Hay Hollow 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does B Road (rs 685) over Hay Hollow Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is B Road (rs 685) over Hay Hollow Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns B Road (rs 685) over Hay Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.