US Bridges

Rs 832 Bsn 910 over Trib. to Oak Creek

FairPosted for load

Jewell County, Kansas · 1.3S of Dispatch · Structure no. 000000000450910

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 832 Bsn 910 over Trib. to Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 832 Bsn 910 over Trib. to Oak Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 832 Bsn 910
CrossesTrib. to Oak Creek
Location1.3S of Dispatch
RouteCounty Highway 832
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.57821, -98.50514
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating7.3 US tons
Inventory rating4.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 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 closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 832 Bsn 910 over Trib. to Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 832 Bsn 910 over Trib. to Oak 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 910 over Trib. to Oak Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 832 Bsn 910 over Trib. to Oak Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 832 Bsn 910 over Trib. to Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.