US Bridges

Local 5.0-S.9 over Trib. to Hinton Creek

PoorPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 5.9S 1.0W of Uniontown · Structure no. 000061075006069

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 5.0-S.9 over Trib. to Hinton Creek is a concrete slab carrying Local 5.0-S.9 over Trib. to Hinton Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 2 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal 5.0-S.9
CrossesTrib. to Hinton Creek
Location5.9S 1.0W of Uniontown
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.76192, -94.99673
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2006)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$94,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 5.0-S.9 over Trib. to Hinton Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 5.0-S.9 over Trib. to Hinton Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Local 5.0-S.9 over Trib. to Hinton Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local 5.0-S.9 over Trib. to Hinton Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Local 5.0-S.9 over Trib. to Hinton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.