US Bridges

9th. Rd. over Long Creek

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · 9.0-Q.6 · Structure no. 000161001605540

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

9th. Rd. over Long Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 9th. Rd. over Long Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries9th. Rd.
CrossesLong Creek
Location9.0-Q.6
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.15519, -95.65331
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 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 traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 9th. Rd. over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9th. Rd. over 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 Long Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 9th. Rd. over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.