US Bridges

Local A-1.2 over Trib. to White Rock Ck.

PoorPosted for load

Jewell County, Kansas · 5.0N 0.8W of Salem · Structure no. 000450697203080

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local A-1.2 over Trib. to White Rock Ck. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local A-1.2 over Trib. to White Rock Ck. in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLocal A-1.2
CrossesTrib. to White Rock Ck.
Location5.0N 0.8W of Salem
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.94432, -98.50242
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$220,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local A-1.2 over Trib. to White Rock Ck. built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local A-1.2 over Trib. to White Rock Ck. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Local A-1.2 over Trib. to White Rock Ck. carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local A-1.2 over Trib. to White Rock Ck.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Local A-1.2 over Trib. to White Rock Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.