US Bridges

Local 29.0-C.9 over Badger Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · 0.5S 0.4E of Longford · Structure no. 000140821904160

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 29.0-C.9 over Badger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local 29.0-C.9 over Badger Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 29.0-C.9
CrossesBadger Creek
Location0.5S 0.4E of Longford
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.16183, -97.31792
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.3 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 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 Local 29.0-C.9 over Badger Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 29.0-C.9 over Badger 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Local 29.0-C.9 over Badger Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Local 29.0-C.9 over Badger Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Local 29.0-C.9 over Badger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.