US Bridges

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

Fair

Trego County, Kansas · 6.0N 0.2W of Wakeeney · Structure no. 000000000980300

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1955
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 1935 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 90 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesB Road (rs 685)
CrossesTrib. to Saline River
Location6.0N 0.2W of Wakeeney
RouteCounty Highway 685
CountyTrego County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11708, -99.87303
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 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 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 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 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

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), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.