US Bridges

Rs 334 Bsn 180 over Courtland Canal

Fair

Jewell County, Kansas · 3.9E of Webber · Structure no. 000000000450180

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
307
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 334 Bsn 180 over Courtland Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 334 Bsn 180 over Courtland Canal in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 307 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 307 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 334 Bsn 180
CrossesCourtland Canal
Location3.9E of Webber
RouteCounty Highway 334
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.92858, -97.97006
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2018)
Projected traffic307 by 2044
Trucks15%
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$140,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 334 Bsn 180 over Courtland Canal built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 334 Bsn 180 over Courtland Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 334 Bsn 180 over Courtland Canal carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rs 334 Bsn 180 over Courtland Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 334 Bsn 180 over Courtland Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.