US Bridges

Local P.9-16.2 over Trib to Lincoln Creek

GoodPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · 2.2S 2.9E of Clay Center · Structure no. 000140847903902

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local P.9-16.2 over Trib to Lincoln Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local P.9-16.2 over Trib to Lincoln Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 26 ft (8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal P.9-16.2
CrossesTrib to Lincoln Creek
Location2.2S 2.9E of Clay Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.34855, -97.07721
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local P.9-16.2 over Trib to Lincoln Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local P.9-16.2 over Trib to Lincoln 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 P.9-16.2 over Trib to Lincoln Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Local P.9-16.2 over Trib to Lincoln Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Local P.9-16.2 over Trib to Lincoln Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.