US Bridges

S Hillside RD over Jester Creek

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 1.5E 1.2N Int. K196-I135 · Structure no. 000400825005788

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Hillside RD over Jester Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S Hillside RD over Jester Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS Hillside RD
CrossesJester Creek
Location1.5E 1.2N Int. K196-I135
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.97333, -97.29972
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2006)
Projected traffic12 by 2042
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 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 S Hillside RD over Jester Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Hillside RD over Jester Creek 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 S Hillside RD over Jester Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is S Hillside RD over Jester Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S Hillside RD over Jester Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.