US Bridges

U-9.7 Local Rd. over Peyton Creek

Good

Chase County, Kansas · 0.25S 2.7W Saffordville · Structure no. 000090915005207

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

U-9.7 Local Rd. over Peyton Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying U-9.7 Local Rd. over Peyton Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesU-9.7 Local Rd.
CrossesPeyton Creek
Location0.25S 2.7W Saffordville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.39482, -96.4467
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2014)
Projected traffic54 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 U-9.7 Local Rd. over Peyton Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is U-9.7 Local Rd. over Peyton 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does U-9.7 Local Rd. over Peyton Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is U-9.7 Local Rd. over Peyton Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns U-9.7 Local Rd. over Peyton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.