US Bridges

Rs 334 Bsn 70 over White Rock Creek

Good

Jewell County, Kansas · 2.9E of Salem · Structure no. 000000000450070

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 334 Bsn 70 over White Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 334 Bsn 70 over White Rock Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 334 Bsn 70
CrossesWhite Rock Creek
Location2.9E of Salem
RouteCounty Highway 334
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.87178, -98.43189
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 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 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 traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 334 Bsn 70 over White Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 334 Bsn 70 over White Rock 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 334 Bsn 70 over White Rock Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 334 Bsn 70 over White Rock Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 334 Bsn 70 over White Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.