US Bridges

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

FairPosted for load

Trego County, Kansas · 6.0N 1.4W of Wakeeney · Structure no. 000000000980290

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 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 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 24 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 1.4W of Wakeeney
RouteCounty Highway 685
CountyTrego County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11707, -99.89549
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.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was B Road (rs 685) over Trib. to Saline River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

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

About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count).

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.