US Bridges

Rs 341 Bsn 430 over North Brown Creek

Good

Jewell County, Kansas · 3.7W of Jewell · Structure no. 000000000450430

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 341 Bsn 430 over North Brown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 341 Bsn 430 over North Brown 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.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 341 Bsn 430
CrossesNorth Brown Creek
Location3.7W of Jewell
RouteCounty Highway 341
StateKansas
Coordinates39.66899, -98.22622
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2018)
Projected traffic180 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$200,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 341 Bsn 430 over North Brown Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 341 Bsn 430 over North Brown 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 341 Bsn 430 over North Brown Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rs 341 Bsn 430 over North Brown Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 341 Bsn 430 over North Brown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.