US Bridges

U.25-2.9 328 over Trib. Little Blue River

Good

Washington County, Kansas · 0.5S of Hollenberg · Structure no. 001010857203029

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.25-2.9 328 over Trib. Little Blue River is a steel culvert carrying U.25-2.9 328 over Trib. Little Blue River in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.25-2.9 328
CrossesTrib. Little Blue River
Location0.5S of Hollenberg
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.97404, -96.99
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.25-2.9 328 over Trib. Little Blue River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.25-2.9 328 over Trib. Little Blue 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does U.25-2.9 328 over Trib. Little Blue River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is U.25-2.9 328 over Trib. Little Blue River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns U.25-2.9 328 over Trib. Little Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.