US Bridges

Local 7.4-U.0 over Paint Creek

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Bourbon County, Kansas · 5.5W 1.0S of Hollister · Structure no. 000061079406100

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 7.4-U.0 over Paint Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 7.4-U.0 over Paint Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 7.4-U.0
CrossesPaint Creek
Location5.5W 1.0S of Hollister
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.74701, -94.95391
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2006)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Local 7.4-U.0 over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 7.4-U.0 over Paint Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Local 7.4-U.0 over Paint Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local 7.4-U.0 over Paint Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local 7.4-U.0 over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.