US Bridges

Local 20.0-Y.9 over Richland Creek

Fair

Bourbon County, Kansas · 4.0E 2.0S of Pawnee Sta. · Structure no. 000061105006189

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 20.0-Y.9 over Richland Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 20.0-Y.9 over Richland Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2039. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 20.0-Y.9
CrossesRichland Creek
Location4.0E 2.0S of Pawnee Sta.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67423, -94.72132
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2006)
Projected traffic40 by 2039
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 20.0-Y.9 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 20.0-Y.9 over Richland 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Local 20.0-Y.9 over Richland Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local 20.0-Y.9 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local 20.0-Y.9 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.