US Bridges

198th Rd. over Stream

Fair

Russell County, Kansas · 4.0W 3.0S of Lucas · Structure no. 000840683004361

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

198th Rd. over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying 198th Rd. over Stream in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries198th Rd.
CrossesStream
Location4.0W 3.0S of Lucas
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.0144, -98.61399
Functional classRural Local

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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 198th Rd. over Stream built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 198th Rd. over Stream 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 198th Rd. over Stream carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 198th Rd. over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 198th Rd. over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.