US Bridges

380th Ave(rs 1747) over Trib to Smoky Hill River

Poor

Trego County, Kansas · 1.4S 13.0E Trego Center · Structure no. 000000000980500

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

380th Ave(rs 1747) over Trib to Smoky Hill River is a concrete culvert carrying 380th Ave(rs 1747) over Trib to Smoky Hill River in Trego County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries380th Ave(rs 1747)
CrossesTrib to Smoky Hill River
Location1.4S 13.0E Trego Center
RouteCounty Highway 1747
StateKansas
Coordinates38.86546, -99.65112
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic85 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 380th Ave(rs 1747) over Trib to Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is 380th Ave(rs 1747) over Trib to Smoky Hill River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does 380th Ave(rs 1747) over Trib to Smoky Hill River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 380th Ave(rs 1747) over Trib to Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 380th Ave(rs 1747) over Trib to Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.