US Bridges

500 RD B.9-5.0 over Little Indian Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · 5.9S 0.4E of Westphalia · Structure no. 000021019905620

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

500 RD B.9-5.0 over Little Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 500 RD B.9-5.0 over Little Indian Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 6 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries500 RD B.9-5.0
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location5.9S 0.4E of Westphalia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.09644, -95.48269
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2014)
Projected traffic20 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 500 RD B.9-5.0 over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 500 RD B.9-5.0 over Little Indian 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 500 RD B.9-5.0 over Little Indian Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 500 RD B.9-5.0 over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 500 RD B.9-5.0 over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.