US Bridges

Local 17.6-G.0 over Fish Creek

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 1.0N 3.4W of Hammond · Structure no. 000061099605820

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 17.6-G.0 over Fish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 17.6-G.0 over Fish Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 105 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 17.6-G.0
CrossesFish Creek
Location1.0N 3.4W of Hammond
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95039, -94.75662
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating8.5 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2006)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 17.6-G.0 over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Local 17.6-G.0 over Fish 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 17.6-G.0 over Fish Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local 17.6-G.0 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Local 17.6-G.0 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.