US Bridges

Local 9.03N-9.03E over Washington Creek

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, Kansas · 1.1E 0.2N of Lone Star · Structure no. 000231035004560

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 9.03N-9.03E over Washington Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local 9.03N-9.03E over Washington Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 9.03N-9.03E
CrossesWashington Creek
Location1.1E 0.2N of Lone Star
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87029, -95.33459
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2023)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 9.03N-9.03E over Washington Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 9.03N-9.03E over Washington Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Local 9.03N-9.03E over Washington Creek carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local 9.03N-9.03E over Washington Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Local 9.03N-9.03E over Washington Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.