US Bridges

B Road (rs 685) over Trib. to Saline River

Good

Trego County, Kansas · 6.0N 2.4W of Wakeeney · Structure no. 000000000980270

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

B Road (rs 685) over Trib. to Saline River is a concrete culvert carrying B Road (rs 685) over Trib. to Saline River 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesB Road (rs 685)
CrossesTrib. to Saline River
Location6.0N 2.4W of Wakeeney
RouteCounty Highway 685
CountyTrego County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11701, -99.9133
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Trib. to Saline River built?

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

What condition is B Road (rs 685) over Trib. to Saline River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does B Road (rs 685) over Trib. to Saline River carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is B Road (rs 685) over Trib. to Saline River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns B Road (rs 685) over Trib. to Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.