US Bridges

2000 RD S.9-20.0 over So. Fk. Pottawatomie Ck.

Good

Anderson County, Kansas · 0.5 E 2000-SCOTT · Structure no. 000021053505320

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2000 RD S.9-20.0 over So. Fk. Pottawatomie Ck. is a concrete continuous slab carrying 2000 RD S.9-20.0 over So. Fk. Pottawatomie Ck. in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries2000 RD S.9-20.0
CrossesSo. Fk. Pottawatomie Ck.
Location0.5 E 2000-SCOTT
RouteCounty Highway 212
StateKansas
Coordinates38.31704, -95.1662
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2014)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2000 RD S.9-20.0 over So. Fk. Pottawatomie Ck. built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2000 RD S.9-20.0 over So. Fk. Pottawatomie Ck. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 2000 RD S.9-20.0 over So. Fk. Pottawatomie Ck. carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is 2000 RD S.9-20.0 over So. Fk. Pottawatomie Ck.?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 2000 RD S.9-20.0 over So. Fk. Pottawatomie Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.