US Bridges

Local 1.0-B.8 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · 2.0W of Vining · Structure no. 000140819803600

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 1.0-B.8 over Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Local 1.0-B.8 over Stream in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 1.0-B.8
CrossesStream
Location2.0W of Vining
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.56691, -97.33537
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2015)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 1.0-B.8 over Stream built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 1.0-B.8 over Stream 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Local 1.0-B.8 over Stream carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Local 1.0-B.8 over Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Local 1.0-B.8 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.