US Bridges

Cty RD 0 (M-21.9) over Trib. to Bachelor Ck.

FairPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 2.0N of Eureka · Structure no. 000370931005929

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cty RD 0 (M-21.9) over Trib. to Bachelor Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Cty RD 0 (M-21.9) over Trib. to Bachelor Ck. in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older 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 load restriction.

It carries about 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCty RD 0 (M-21.9)
CrossesTrib. to Bachelor Ck.
Location2.0N of Eureka
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.87081, -96.30604
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2006)
Projected traffic32 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cty RD 0 (M-21.9) over Trib. to Bachelor Ck. built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cty RD 0 (M-21.9) over Trib. to Bachelor Ck. 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 Cty RD 0 (M-21.9) over Trib. to Bachelor Ck. carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Cty RD 0 (M-21.9) over Trib. to Bachelor Ck.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cty RD 0 (M-21.9) over Trib. to Bachelor Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.