US Bridges

NW 48th St. over Trib. Little Ark. Riv.

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 3.0S 9.2W of Hesston · Structure no. 000400791805620

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 48th St. over Trib. Little Ark. Riv. is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying NW 48th St. over Trib. Little Ark. Riv. in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 12 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 48th St.
CrossesTrib. Little Ark. Riv.
Location3.0S 9.2W of Hesston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.10139, -97.59528
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic12 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 NW 48th St. over Trib. Little Ark. Riv. built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 48th St. over Trib. Little Ark. Riv. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NW 48th St. over Trib. Little Ark. Riv. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is NW 48th St. over Trib. Little Ark. Riv.?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns NW 48th St. over Trib. Little Ark. Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.