US Bridges

Local 9.7-U.0 over Trib. to Bunion Creek

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 6.0S 1.9W of Redfield · Structure no. 000061083706100

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
68 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 9.7-U.0 over Trib. to Bunion Creek is a steel culvert carrying Local 9.7-U.0 over Trib. to Bunion Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 9.7-U.0
CrossesTrib. to Bunion Creek
Location6.0S 1.9W of Redfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.7475, -94.91028
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2006)
Projected traffic25 by 2042
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 9.7-U.0 over Trib. to Bunion Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 9.7-U.0 over Trib. to Bunion 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Local 9.7-U.0 over Trib. to Bunion Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local 9.7-U.0 over Trib. to Bunion Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local 9.7-U.0 over Trib. to Bunion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.