US Bridges

G.5-9.9 Local Rd. over Middle Creek

Good

Chase County, Kansas · 1.0N 3.5W of Elmdale · Structure no. 000090887505208

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

G.5-9.9 Local Rd. over Middle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying G.5-9.9 Local Rd. over Middle Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 22 ft wide.

CarriesG.5-9.9 Local Rd.
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location1.0N 3.5W of Elmdale
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.39343, -96.71828
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2014)
Projected traffic20 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 G.5-9.9 Local Rd. over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is G.5-9.9 Local Rd. over Middle 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 G.5-9.9 Local Rd. over Middle Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is G.5-9.9 Local Rd. over Middle Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns G.5-9.9 Local Rd. over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.