US Bridges

Rs 345 Bsn 490 over White Rock Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jewell County, Kansas · 2.5E 1.4N of Lovewell · Structure no. 000000000450490

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 345 Bsn 490 over White Rock Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 345 Bsn 490 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 143 vehicles a day, projected to reach 143 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 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 345 Bsn 490
CrossesWhite Rock Creek
Location2.5E 1.4N of Lovewell
RouteCounty Highway 345
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.88879, -97.93208
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating26 US tons
Inventory rating15.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2018)
Projected traffic143 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 345 Bsn 490 over White Rock Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 345 Bsn 490 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 345 Bsn 490 over White Rock Creek carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 345 Bsn 490 over White Rock Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 345 Bsn 490 over White Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.