US Bridges

Iowa (7.9-9.0) over Payne Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 0.9N 4.0W of Priceton · Structure no. 000301035005061

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iowa (7.9-9.0) over Payne Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Iowa (7.9-9.0) over Payne Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIowa (7.9-9.0)
CrossesPayne Creek
Location0.9N 4.0W of Priceton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.50499, -95.34152
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2013)
Projected traffic36 by 2043
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 Iowa (7.9-9.0) over Payne Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Iowa (7.9-9.0) over Payne 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Iowa (7.9-9.0) over Payne Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Iowa (7.9-9.0) over Payne Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Iowa (7.9-9.0) over Payne Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.