US Bridges

Cty RD 230(17-R.9) over Trib. to Homer Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 3.0S 2.1W of Hamilton · Structure no. 000370941905840

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cty RD 230(17-R.9) over Trib. to Homer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cty RD 230(17-R.9) over Trib. to Homer Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCty RD 230(17-R.9)
CrossesTrib. to Homer Creek
Location3.0S 2.1W of Hamilton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.94065, -96.19658
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2006)
Projected traffic15 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$58,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cty RD 230(17-R.9) over Trib. to Homer Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cty RD 230(17-R.9) over Trib. to Homer 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 Cty RD 230(17-R.9) over Trib. to Homer Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Cty RD 230(17-R.9) over Trib. to Homer Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Cty RD 230(17-R.9) over Trib. to Homer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.