US Bridges

Local S.0-4.1 over West Fancy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · 2.0S of Fact · Structure no. 000140853003661

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local S.0-4.1 over West Fancy Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Local S.0-4.1 over West Fancy Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal S.0-4.1
CrossesWest Fancy Creek
Location2.0S of Fact
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.52138, -97.03367
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 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 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 S.0-4.1 over West Fancy Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local S.0-4.1 over West Fancy 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.0-4.1 over West Fancy Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Local S.0-4.1 over West Fancy Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local S.0-4.1 over West Fancy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.