US Bridges

198th over Johannes Branch

GoodPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kansas · 0.5S 2.9W of Nortonville · Structure no. 000000000440034

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

198th over Johannes Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 198th over Johannes Branch in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries198th
CrossesJohannes Branch
Location0.5S 2.9W of Nortonville
RouteCounty Highway 1325
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.40585, -95.38385
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 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 traffic90 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2040
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 198th over Johannes Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is 198th over Johannes Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 198th over Johannes Branch carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 198th over Johannes Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 198th over Johannes Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.