US Bridges

Rs 345 Bsn 500 over Trib. to White Rock Ck.

Poor

Jewell County, Kansas · 2.5E 2.3N of Lovewell · Structure no. 000000000450500

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 345 Bsn 500 over Trib. to White Rock Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 345 Bsn 500 over Trib. to White Rock Ck. 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 143 vehicles a day, projected to reach 143 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 345 Bsn 500
CrossesTrib. to White Rock Ck.
Location2.5E 2.3N of Lovewell
RouteCounty Highway 345
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.90339, -97.93188
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.8 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 345 Bsn 500 over Trib. to White Rock Ck. built?

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

What condition is Rs 345 Bsn 500 over Trib. to White Rock Ck. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 345 Bsn 500 over Trib. to White Rock Ck. carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 345 Bsn 500 over Trib. to White Rock Ck.?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 345 Bsn 500 over Trib. to White Rock Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.