US Bridges

Local D.0-26.6 over West Chapman Creek

Good

Clay County, Kansas · 1.5N 0.5E of Longford · Structure no. 000140823004106

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local D.0-26.6 over West Chapman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local D.0-26.6 over West Chapman Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal D.0-26.6
CrossesWest Chapman Creek
Location1.5N 0.5E of Longford
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.19717, -97.31572
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 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 traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic50 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 D.0-26.6 over West Chapman Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local D.0-26.6 over West Chapman 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Local D.0-26.6 over West Chapman Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Local D.0-26.6 over West Chapman Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Local D.0-26.6 over West Chapman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.