US Bridges

W 500 RD (rs 535) over Jack Creek

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Phillips County, Kansas · 3.0N 6.0E of Long Island · Structure no. 000000000740240

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 500 RD (rs 535) over Jack Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W 500 RD (rs 535) over Jack Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW 500 RD (rs 535)
CrossesJack Creek
Location3.0N 6.0E of Long Island
RouteCounty Highway 535
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.98656, -99.42215
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 500 RD (rs 535) over Jack Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 500 RD (rs 535) over Jack 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does W 500 RD (rs 535) over Jack Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W 500 RD (rs 535) over Jack Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns W 500 RD (rs 535) over Jack Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.