US Bridges

Minor K.0-16.1 over Trib. to Buffalo Creek

Good

Jewell County, Kansas · 3.0N 2.9W of Jewell · Structure no. 000450727103400

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor K.0-16.1 over Trib. to Buffalo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor K.0-16.1 over Trib. to Buffalo Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor K.0-16.1
CrossesTrib. to Buffalo Creek
Location3.0N 2.9W of Jewell
RouteCounty Highway 4504
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.71243, -98.21001
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2018)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor K.0-16.1 over Trib. to Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor K.0-16.1 over Trib. to Buffalo 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 2024.

How much traffic does Minor K.0-16.1 over Trib. to Buffalo Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Minor K.0-16.1 over Trib. to Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Minor K.0-16.1 over Trib. to Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.