US Bridges

Rs 98 over N. Branch of Caney Creek

FairPosted for load

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 2.0E 5.0N of Sedan · Structure no. 000000000100240

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 98 over N. Branch of Caney Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 98 over N. Branch of Caney Creek in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2043. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 98
CrossesN. Branch of Caney Creek
Location2.0E 5.0N of Sedan
RouteCounty Highway 98
CountyChautauqua County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.19961, -96.14974
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2019)
Projected traffic125 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 98 over N. Branch of Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 98 over N. Branch of Caney Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 98 over N. Branch of Caney Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 98 over N. Branch of Caney Creek?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 98 over N. Branch of Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.