US Bridges

9th. Rd. over Trib. to Long Creek

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · 9.0-F.7 · Structure no. 000160979805540

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

9th. Rd. over Trib. to Long Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 9th. Rd. over Trib. to Long Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries9th. Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Long Creek
Location9.0-F.7
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.15607, -95.85354
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 9th. Rd. over Trib. to Long Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9th. Rd. over Trib. to Long 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 9th. Rd. over Trib. to Long Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 9th. Rd. over Trib. to Long Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 9th. Rd. over Trib. to Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.