US Bridges

6-B.9 Local Rd. over Stribby Creek

Good

Chase County, Kansas · 2.4S 6.0W of Hymer · Structure no. 000090877905140

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6-B.9 Local Rd. over Stribby Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 6-B.9 Local Rd. over Stribby Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Carries6-B.9 Local Rd.
CrossesStribby Creek
Location2.4S 6.0W of Hymer
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.44995, -96.80315
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2014)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 6-B.9 Local Rd. over Stribby Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6-B.9 Local Rd. over Stribby 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 6-B.9 Local Rd. over Stribby Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 6-B.9 Local Rd. over Stribby Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 6-B.9 Local Rd. over Stribby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.