US Bridges

K-31 HWY over Jersey Creek Trib

Good

Osage County, Kansas · Jersey Creek Trib · Structure no. 999903100701271

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,493
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-31 HWY over Jersey Creek Trib is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-31 HWY over Jersey Creek Trib in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2,493 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,543 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesK-31 HWY
CrossesJersey Creek Trib
LocationJersey Creek Trib
RouteState Highway 31
StateKansas
Coordinates38.63722, -95.75722
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,493 (2023)
Projected traffic2,543 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K-31 HWY over Jersey Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-31 HWY over Jersey Creek Trib 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does K-31 HWY over Jersey Creek Trib carry?

About 2,493 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is K-31 HWY over Jersey Creek Trib?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K-31 HWY over Jersey Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.