US Bridges

Local M.0-30.9 over Trib to Chapman Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · 1.3E of Industry · Structure no. 000140841004189

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local M.0-30.9 over Trib to Chapman Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local M.0-30.9 over Trib to Chapman Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal M.0-30.9
CrossesTrib to Chapman Creek
Location1.3E of Industry
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.13546, -97.14789
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.5 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2015)
Projected traffic25 by 2041
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$410,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local M.0-30.9 over Trib to Chapman Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local M.0-30.9 over Trib to Chapman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Local M.0-30.9 over Trib to Chapman Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Local M.0-30.9 over Trib to Chapman Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local M.0-30.9 over Trib to Chapman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.