US Bridges

Rs 308 over Bear Creek

FairPosted for load

Stanton County, Kansas · 10.0N of Big Bow · Structure no. 000000000940030

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 308 over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 308 over Bear Creek in Stanton County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 57 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 308
CrossesBear Creek
Location10.0N of Big Bow
RouteCounty Highway 308
CountyStanton County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70193, -101.56321
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2009)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Rs 308 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 308 over Bear 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 308 over Bear Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rs 308 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 308 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.