US Bridges

Rs 334 Bsn 100 over White Rock Creek

Fair

Jewell County, Kansas · At Burr Oak · Structure no. 000000000450100

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
259
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 334 Bsn 100 over White Rock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 334 Bsn 100 over White Rock Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 259 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2043. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 334 Bsn 100
CrossesWhite Rock Creek
LocationAt Burr Oak
RouteCounty Highway 334
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.86985, -98.30789
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating34.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2018)
Projected traffic259 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 334 Bsn 100 over White Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 334 Bsn 100 over White Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 334 Bsn 100 over White Rock Creek carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rs 334 Bsn 100 over White Rock Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 334 Bsn 100 over White Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.