US Bridges

N East Lake RD over W. Branch Whitewater Ck.

FairPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 6.0E 0.8N of Newton · Structure no. 000000000400370

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N East Lake RD over W. Branch Whitewater Ck. is a steel culvert carrying N East Lake RD over W. Branch Whitewater Ck. in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN East Lake RD
CrossesW. Branch Whitewater Ck.
Location6.0E 0.8N of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 309
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05583, -97.20861
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2006)
Projected traffic130 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N East Lake RD over W. Branch Whitewater Ck. built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is N East Lake RD over W. Branch Whitewater Ck. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N East Lake RD over W. Branch Whitewater Ck. carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N East Lake RD over W. Branch Whitewater Ck.?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns N East Lake RD over W. Branch Whitewater Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.