US Bridges

Rs 578 BB-29.6 over Trib. N. Br. Fancy Ck.

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Kansas · 8.6S 0.5E of Barnes · Structure no. 000000001010120

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 578 BB-29.6 over Trib. N. Br. Fancy Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 578 BB-29.6 over Trib. N. Br. Fancy Ck. in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, 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 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 578 BB-29.6
CrossesTrib. N. Br. Fancy Ck.
Location8.6S 0.5E of Barnes
RouteCounty Highway 578
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.58655, -96.86274
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2014)
Projected traffic108 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 Rs 578 BB-29.6 over Trib. N. Br. Fancy Ck. built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 578 BB-29.6 over Trib. N. Br. Fancy Ck. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 578 BB-29.6 over Trib. N. Br. Fancy Ck. carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rs 578 BB-29.6 over Trib. N. Br. Fancy Ck.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 578 BB-29.6 over Trib. N. Br. Fancy Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.