US Bridges

Rs 338 Bsn 280 over East Marsh Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jewell County, Kansas · 2.2S of Formoso · Structure no. 000000000450280

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 338 Bsn 280 over East Marsh Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 338 Bsn 280 over East Marsh Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 338 Bsn 280
CrossesEast Marsh Creek
Location2.2S of Formoso
RouteCounty Highway 338
StateKansas
Coordinates39.74365, -97.98881
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2018)
Projected traffic120 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$470,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 338 Bsn 280 over East Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 338 Bsn 280 over East Marsh 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 338 Bsn 280 over East Marsh Creek carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rs 338 Bsn 280 over East Marsh Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 338 Bsn 280 over East Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.