US Bridges

Rs 342 Bsn 450 over Trib. to Buffalo Creek

Fair

Jewell County, Kansas · 4.0W 4.5N of Jewell · Structure no. 000000000450450

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 342 Bsn 450 over Trib. to Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 342 Bsn 450 over Trib. to Buffalo Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 342 Bsn 450
CrossesTrib. to Buffalo Creek
Location4.0W 4.5N of Jewell
RouteCounty Highway 342
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.73444, -98.23181
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2018)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks0%
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$150,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 342 Bsn 450 over Trib. to Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 342 Bsn 450 over Trib. to 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 342 Bsn 450 over Trib. to Buffalo Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 342 Bsn 450 over Trib. to Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 342 Bsn 450 over Trib. to Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.