US Bridges

Rs 5020 Bsn 890 over Trib. to White Rock Ck.

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Jewell County, Kansas · 3.3E of Burr Oak · Structure no. 000000000450890

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 5020 Bsn 890 over Trib. to White Rock Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 5020 Bsn 890 over Trib. to White Rock Ck. in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 5020 Bsn 890
CrossesTrib. to White Rock Ck.
Location3.3E of Burr Oak
RouteCounty Highway 5020
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.87179, -98.24453
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2018)
Projected traffic55 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 5020 Bsn 890 over Trib. to White Rock Ck. built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 5020 Bsn 890 over Trib. to White Rock Ck. 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 5020 Bsn 890 over Trib. to White Rock Ck. carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 5020 Bsn 890 over Trib. to White Rock Ck.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 5020 Bsn 890 over Trib. to White Rock Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.