US Bridges

Local S.0-1.9 over Carter Creek

GoodPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · 0.3N of Fact · Structure no. 000140853003609

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local S.0-1.9 over Carter Creek is a concrete slab carrying Local S.0-1.9 over Carter Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLocal S.0-1.9
CrossesCarter Creek
Location0.3N of Fact
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.55824, -97.03335
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 S.0-1.9 over Carter Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local S.0-1.9 over Carter 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 S.0-1.9 over Carter Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Local S.0-1.9 over Carter Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local S.0-1.9 over Carter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.