US Bridges

Minor T-8.3 over White Rock Creek

Fair

Jewell County, Kansas · 2.0S 2.7W of Burr Oak · Structure no. 000450711303220

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor T-8.3 over White Rock Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Minor T-8.3 over White Rock Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor T-8.3
CrossesWhite Rock Creek
Location2.0S 2.7W of Burr Oak
RouteCounty Highway 4510
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.84292, -98.35806
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating40.2 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$560,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor T-8.3 over White Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor T-8.3 over White Rock 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 Minor T-8.3 over White Rock Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Minor T-8.3 over White Rock Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Minor T-8.3 over White Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.