US Bridges

Rs 439 T RD over Trib. to Pawnee River

GoodPosted for load

Pawnee County, Kansas · 6.0E 4.5N of Rozel · Structure no. 000000000730140

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 439 T RD over Trib. to Pawnee River is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 439 T RD over Trib. to Pawnee River in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 439 T RD
CrossesTrib. to Pawnee River
Location6.0E 4.5N of Rozel
RouteCounty Highway 439
StateKansas
Coordinates38.26164, -99.3015
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 Rs 439 T RD over Trib. to Pawnee River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 439 T RD over Trib. to Pawnee River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 439 T RD over Trib. to Pawnee River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 439 T RD over Trib. to Pawnee River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rs 439 T RD over Trib. to Pawnee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.