US Bridges

Local H.5-5.5 over Stream

GoodPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · 4.0S 3.5E of Vining · Structure no. 000140831503685

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local H.5-5.5 over Stream is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local H.5-5.5 over Stream in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal H.5-5.5
CrossesStream
Location4.0S 3.5E of Vining
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.50679, -97.2294
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating27 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2012)
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 H.5-5.5 over Stream built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local H.5-5.5 over Stream 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 H.5-5.5 over Stream carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Local H.5-5.5 over Stream?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local H.5-5.5 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.