US Bridges

Rs 1971 (rd. W4) over Jones Creek

GoodPosted for load

Norton County, Kansas · 8.5N 4.0W of Norton · Structure no. 000000000690540

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1971 (rd. W4) over Jones Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1971 (rd. W4) over Jones Creek in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1971 (rd. W4)
CrossesJones Creek
Location8.5N 4.0W of Norton
RouteCounty Highway 1971
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.95155, -99.96334
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1971 (rd. W4) over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1971 (rd. W4) over Jones 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1971 (rd. W4) over Jones Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rs 1971 (rd. W4) over Jones Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1971 (rd. W4) over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.