US Bridges

10.5-R.9 Minor Col over Stout Run

FairPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 2.4E of Strong City · Structure no. 000090909905225

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10.5-R.9 Minor Col over Stout Run is a concrete tee beam carrying 10.5-R.9 Minor Col over Stout Run in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries10.5-R.9 Minor Col
CrossesStout Run
Location2.4E of Strong City
RouteCounty Highway 920
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.38569, -96.48643
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2014)
Projected traffic96 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 10.5-R.9 Minor Col over Stout Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10.5-R.9 Minor Col over Stout Run 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 10.5-R.9 Minor Col over Stout Run carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 10.5-R.9 Minor Col over Stout Run?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 10.5-R.9 Minor Col over Stout Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.