US Bridges

Rs 1740 Bsn 830 over Trib. to Buffalo Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jewell County, Kansas · 4.0N 0.95E of Jewell · Structure no. 000000000450830

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1740 Bsn 830 over Trib. to Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1740 Bsn 830 over Trib. to Buffalo Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRs 1740 Bsn 830
CrossesTrib. to Buffalo Creek
Location4.0N 0.95E of Jewell
RouteCounty Highway 1740
StateKansas
Coordinates39.72635, -98.1395
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating34.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2018)
Projected traffic56 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$325,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1740 Bsn 830 over Trib. to Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1740 Bsn 830 over Trib. to Buffalo 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 1740 Bsn 830 over Trib. to Buffalo Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 1740 Bsn 830 over Trib. to Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1740 Bsn 830 over Trib. to Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.