US Bridges

Local E.0-15.9 over Five Creeks

Good

Clay County, Kansas · 0.5S 1.7W of Idana · Structure no. 000140825003889

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local E.0-15.9 over Five Creeks is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local E.0-15.9 over Five Creeks in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal E.0-15.9
CrossesFive Creeks
Location0.5S 1.7W of Idana
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.35022, -97.29459
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 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 E.0-15.9 over Five Creeks built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local E.0-15.9 over Five Creeks 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Local E.0-15.9 over Five Creeks carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Local E.0-15.9 over Five Creeks?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local E.0-15.9 over Five Creeks?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.