US Bridges

N River Park RD over Little Arkansas River

PoorPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 4.0E 5.8N of Burrton · Structure no. 000400793005602

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N River Park RD over Little Arkansas River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying N River Park RD over Little Arkansas River in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2042. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN River Park RD
CrossesLittle Arkansas River
Location4.0E 5.8N of Burrton
RouteCounty Highway 4003
StateKansas
Coordinates38.1125, -97.59194
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.3 US tons
Inventory rating12.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2006)
Projected traffic76 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N River Park RD over Little Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is N River Park RD over Little Arkansas River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N River Park RD over Little Arkansas River carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N River Park RD over Little Arkansas River?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns N River Park RD over Little Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.