US Bridges

Rs 291 Bsn 290 over Trib. to Willow Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 3.0E 1.3N of Hamilton · Structure no. 000000000370290

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
166
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 291 Bsn 290 over Trib. to Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 291 Bsn 290 over Trib. to Willow Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 6 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 166 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 291 Bsn 290
CrossesTrib. to Willow Creek
Location3.0E 1.3N of Hamilton
RouteCounty Highway 291
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.99786, -96.10461
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2006)
Projected traffic166 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 291 Bsn 290 over Trib. to Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 291 Bsn 290 over Trib. to Willow 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 291 Bsn 290 over Trib. to Willow Creek carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 291 Bsn 290 over Trib. to Willow Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 291 Bsn 290 over Trib. to Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.