US Bridges

290th St. over Roys Creek

Good

Brown County, Kansas · 2.8S 5.6W of White Cloud · Structure no. 000071023803100

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

290th St. over Roys Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 290th St. over Roys Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2044. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Carries290th St.
CrossesRoys Creek
Location2.8S 5.6W of White Cloud
RouteCounty Highway 714
StateKansas
Coordinates39.92876, -95.41552
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2016)
Projected traffic61 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$85,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 290th St. over Roys Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 290th St. over Roys Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 290th St. over Roys Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is 290th St. over Roys Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 290th St. over Roys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.