US Bridges

Rs 674 RD F over Trib. to Bluff Creek

PoorPosted for load

Clark County, Kansas · 3.0S 10.1E of Minneola · Structure no. 000000000130240

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 674 RD F over Trib. to Bluff Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 674 RD F over Trib. to Bluff Creek in Clark County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRs 674 RD F
CrossesTrib. to Bluff Creek
Location3.0S 10.1E of Minneola
RouteCounty Highway 674
StateKansas
Coordinates37.39661, -99.82703
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$430,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 674 RD F over Trib. to Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 674 RD F over Trib. to Bluff Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does Rs 674 RD F over Trib. to Bluff Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 674 RD F over Trib. to Bluff Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 674 RD F over Trib. to Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.