US Bridges

Rs 836 Bsn 530 over North Brown Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jewell County, Kansas · 4.0W 3.5S of Jewell · Structure no. 000000000450530

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
164
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 836 Bsn 530 over North Brown Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 836 Bsn 530 over North Brown Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 164 vehicles a day, projected to reach 164 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 836 Bsn 530
CrossesNorth Brown Creek
Location4.0W 3.5S of Jewell
RouteCounty Highway 836
StateKansas
Coordinates39.61756, -98.23207
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 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 traffic164 (2018)
Projected traffic164 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 836 Bsn 530 over North Brown Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 836 Bsn 530 over North Brown 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 836 Bsn 530 over North Brown Creek carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 836 Bsn 530 over North Brown Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 836 Bsn 530 over North Brown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.