US Bridges

Rs 341 Bsn 440 over Buffalo Creek

FairPosted for load

Jewell County, Kansas · 0.2W of Jewell · Structure no. 000000000450440

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 341 Bsn 440 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 341 Bsn 440 over Buffalo Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 341 Bsn 440
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.2W of Jewell
RouteCounty Highway 341
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.66863, -98.1589
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.3 US tons
Inventory rating9.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 341 Bsn 440 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 341 Bsn 440 over Buffalo Creek 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 341 Bsn 440 over Buffalo Creek carry?

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

How long is Rs 341 Bsn 440 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 341 Bsn 440 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.