US Bridges

Rs 832 Bsn 900 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Jewell County, Kansas · 2.0S of Dispatch · Structure no. 000000000450900

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 832 Bsn 900 over Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 832 Bsn 900 over Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2043. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 832 Bsn 900
CrossesCreek
Location2.0S of Dispatch
RouteCounty Highway 832
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.56758, -98.50542
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2018)
Projected traffic119 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$600,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 832 Bsn 900 over Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 832 Bsn 900 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 832 Bsn 900 over Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 832 Bsn 900 over Creek?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 832 Bsn 900 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.