US Bridges

Rs 334 Bsn 120 over White Rock Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jewell County, Kansas · 3.0E 1.9N of Burr Oak · Structure no. 000000000450120

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 334 Bsn 120 over White Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 334 Bsn 120 over White Rock Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 127 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRs 334 Bsn 120
CrossesWhite Rock Creek
Location3.0E 1.9N of Burr Oak
RouteCounty Highway 334
StateKansas
Coordinates39.89915, -98.25005
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.6 US tons
Inventory rating12.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 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 traffic127 (2017)
Projected traffic127 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 334 Bsn 120 over White Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 334 Bsn 120 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 334 Bsn 120 over White Rock Creek carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 334 Bsn 120 over White Rock Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 334 Bsn 120 over White Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.