US Bridges

Minor V.6-2 over N. Fork White Rock Creek

Good

Jewell County, Kansas · 0.6N of Salem · Structure no. 000450699003164

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor V.6-2 over N. Fork White Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minor V.6-2 over N. Fork White Rock Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor V.6-2
CrossesN. Fork White Rock Creek
Location0.6N of Salem
RouteCounty Highway 4525
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.88054, -98.486
Functional classRural Minor 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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 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 traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic30 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$400,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor V.6-2 over N. Fork White Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor V.6-2 over N. Fork White Rock 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 2023.

How much traffic does Minor V.6-2 over N. Fork White Rock Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Minor V.6-2 over N. Fork White Rock Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Minor V.6-2 over N. Fork White Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.