US Bridges

198th over N. Fork Crooked Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Kansas · 1.0S 1.8E of Nortonville · Structure no. 000441037803821

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

198th over N. Fork Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 198th over N. Fork Crooked Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries198th
CrossesN. Fork Crooked Creek
Location1.0S 1.8E of Nortonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.4051, -95.29506
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 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 traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 198th over N. Fork Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 198th over N. Fork Crooked 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 198th over N. Fork Crooked Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 198th over N. Fork Crooked Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 198th over N. Fork Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.