US Bridges

330 Ave (rs 848) over Bow Creek

FairPosted for load

Graham County, Kansas · 13.4N 2.3W of Bogue · Structure no. 000000000330120

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

330 Ave (rs 848) over Bow Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 330 Ave (rs 848) over Bow Creek in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries330 Ave (rs 848)
CrossesBow Creek
Location13.4N 2.3W of Bogue
RouteCounty Highway 848
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.55655, -99.7326
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 330 Ave (rs 848) over Bow Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is 330 Ave (rs 848) over Bow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 330 Ave (rs 848) over Bow Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 330 Ave (rs 848) over Bow Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 330 Ave (rs 848) over Bow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.