US Bridges

Rs 439 T RD over Trib. to Ash Creek

GoodPosted for load

Pawnee County, Kansas · 1.5E 5.0N of Larned · Structure no. 000000000730190

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
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 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 439 T RD
CrossesTrib. to Ash Creek
Location1.5E 5.0N of Larned
RouteCounty Highway 439
StateKansas
Coordinates38.2613, -99.06948
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic95 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 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 80 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 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.