US Bridges

Rs 339 Bsn 330 over White Rock Creek

Good

Jewell County, Kansas · 2.7N of Esbon · Structure no. 000000000450330

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 339 Bsn 330 over White Rock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 339 Bsn 330 over White Rock Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 339 Bsn 330
CrossesWhite Rock Creek
Location2.7N of Esbon
RouteCounty Highway 339
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.86655, -98.42968
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 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
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$460,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 339 Bsn 330 over White Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 339 Bsn 330 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 339 Bsn 330 over White Rock Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rs 339 Bsn 330 over White Rock Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 339 Bsn 330 over White Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.