US Bridges

Rs 291 Bsn 270 over Trib. to Indian Creek

PoorPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 1.0W of Hamilton · Structure no. 000000000370270

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 291 Bsn 270 over Trib. to Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 291 Bsn 270 over Trib. to Indian Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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 3 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 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 291 Bsn 270
CrossesTrib. to Indian Creek
Location1.0W of Hamilton
RouteCounty Highway 291
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.98406, -96.18131
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2006)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$47,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 291 Bsn 270 over Trib. to Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 291 Bsn 270 over Trib. to Indian 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 291 Bsn 270 over Trib. to Indian Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rs 291 Bsn 270 over Trib. to Indian Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 291 Bsn 270 over Trib. to Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.