US Bridges

Rs 344 Bsn 480 over Marsh Creek

Good

Jewell County, Kansas · 6.5N of Randall · Structure no. 000000000450480

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 344 Bsn 480 over Marsh Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 344 Bsn 480 over Marsh Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 344 Bsn 480
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location6.5N of Randall
RouteCounty Highway 344
StateKansas
Coordinates39.73337, -98.04479
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2018)
Projected traffic76 by 2044
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 344 Bsn 480 over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 344 Bsn 480 over 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 344 Bsn 480 over Marsh Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 344 Bsn 480 over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 344 Bsn 480 over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.