US Bridges

9.2-0.3 Local Rd. over Fox Creek

FairPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 0.6W of Strong City · Structure no. 000090903305202

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

9.2-0.3 Local Rd. over Fox Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying 9.2-0.3 Local Rd. over Fox Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries9.2-0.3 Local Rd.
CrossesFox Creek
Location0.6W of Strong City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.40219, -96.54883
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2014)
Projected traffic54 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$460,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 9.2-0.3 Local Rd. over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9.2-0.3 Local Rd. over Fox 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 9.2-0.3 Local Rd. over Fox Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 9.2-0.3 Local Rd. over Fox Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 9.2-0.3 Local Rd. over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.