US Bridges

100 Road (rs 334) over E Branch Troublesome CR

Good

Smith County, Kansas · 5.0S 1.2E of Thornburg · Structure no. 000000000920003

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

100 Road (rs 334) over E Branch Troublesome CR is a concrete culvert carrying 100 Road (rs 334) over E Branch Troublesome CR in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries100 Road (rs 334)
CrossesE Branch Troublesome CR
Location5.0S 1.2E of Thornburg
RouteCounty Highway 334
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.87215, -98.76218
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.6 US tons
Inventory rating19.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
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 100 Road (rs 334) over E Branch Troublesome CR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 100 Road (rs 334) over E Branch Troublesome CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does 100 Road (rs 334) over E Branch Troublesome CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 100 Road (rs 334) over E Branch Troublesome CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 100 Road (rs 334) over E Branch Troublesome CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.