Local E.0-3.9 over W. Branch Bluff Creek
FairPosted for loadHarper County, Kansas · 7.1N 3.0W of Attica · Structure no. 000390717006649
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local E.0-3.9 over W. Branch Bluff Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local E.0-3.9 over W. Branch Bluff Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local E.0-3.9 over W. Branch Bluff Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local E.0-3.9 over W. Branch Bluff 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Local E.0-3.9 over W. Branch Bluff Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Local E.0-3.9 over W. Branch Bluff Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Local E.0-3.9 over W. Branch Bluff Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.