US Bridges

Rs 292 Bsn 340 over Trib. to West Creek

PoorPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 2.0W of Quincy · Structure no. 000000000370340

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 292 Bsn 340 over Trib. to West Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 292 Bsn 340 over Trib. to West Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 292 Bsn 340
CrossesTrib. to West Creek
Location2.0W of Quincy
RouteCounty Highway 292
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.88032, -96.03129
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.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 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 traffic49 (2006)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
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 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 292 Bsn 340 over Trib. to West Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 292 Bsn 340 over Trib. to West 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 292 Bsn 340 over Trib. to West Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rs 292 Bsn 340 over Trib. to West Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 292 Bsn 340 over Trib. to West Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.