US Bridges

Local E.0-28.9 over Badger Creek

GoodPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · 0.4S 1.5E of Longford · Structure no. 000140825004149

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local E.0-28.9 over Badger Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local E.0-28.9 over Badger Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal E.0-28.9
CrossesBadger Creek
Location0.4S 1.5E of Longford
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.16179, -97.29713
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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.0-28.9 over Badger Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local E.0-28.9 over Badger 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 E.0-28.9 over Badger Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Local E.0-28.9 over Badger Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local E.0-28.9 over Badger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.