US Bridges

Rs 147 Bsn 30 over Trib. to Buffalo Creek

Good

Jewell County, Kansas · 3.0S 1.8E of Randall · Structure no. 000000000450030

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 147 Bsn 30 over Trib. to Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 147 Bsn 30 over Trib. to Buffalo Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 147 Bsn 30
CrossesTrib. to Buffalo Creek
Location3.0S 1.8E of Randall
RouteCounty Highway 147
StateKansas
Coordinates39.59608, -98.0109
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2018)
Projected traffic180 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$325,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 147 Bsn 30 over Trib. to Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 147 Bsn 30 over Trib. to Buffalo 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 147 Bsn 30 over Trib. to Buffalo Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 147 Bsn 30 over Trib. to Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 147 Bsn 30 over Trib. to Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.