US Bridges

Rs 439 T RD over Trib. to Ash Creek

FairPosted for load

Pawnee County, Kansas · 5.0N of Larned · Structure no. 000000000730180

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 439 T RD over Trib. to Ash Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 439 T RD over Trib. to Ash Creek in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 439 T RD
CrossesTrib. to Ash Creek
Location5.0N of Larned
RouteCounty Highway 439
StateKansas
Coordinates38.26136, -99.11351
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.8 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic50 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 Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

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

How much traffic does Rs 439 T RD over Trib. to Ash Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 439 T RD over Trib. to Ash Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 439 T RD over Trib. to Ash Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.