US Bridges

340 Ave (north) over Bow Creek

Good

Graham County, Kansas · 6.2S 1.3E of Densmore · Structure no. 000330565003623

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

340 Ave (north) over Bow Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 340 Ave (north) over Bow Creek in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries340 Ave (north)
CrossesBow Creek
Location6.2S 1.3E of Densmore
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.55, -99.71361
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 340 Ave (north) over Bow Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 340 Ave (north) over Bow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 340 Ave (north) over Bow Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 340 Ave (north) over Bow Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 340 Ave (north) over Bow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.