US Bridges

Local 26.0-H.9 over Trib to Chapman Creek

GoodPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · 5.0N 2.8W of Industry · Structure no. 000140831904100

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 26.0-H.9 over Trib to Chapman Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local 26.0-H.9 over Trib to Chapman Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal 26.0-H.9
CrossesTrib to Chapman Creek
Location5.0N 2.8W of Industry
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.20574, -97.22396
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 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 traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic60 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 26.0-H.9 over Trib to Chapman Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 26.0-H.9 over Trib to 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 26.0-H.9 over Trib to Chapman Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Local 26.0-H.9 over Trib to Chapman Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local 26.0-H.9 over Trib to Chapman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.