NW 80 RD 9.0-G.4 over West Branch Bluff Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarper County, Kansas · 2.0N of Attica · Structure no. 000390721406760
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 86 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW 80 RD 9.0-G.4 over West Branch Bluff Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 80 RD 9.0-G.4 over West Branch Bluff Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 NW 80 RD 9.0-G.4 over West Branch Bluff Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is NW 80 RD 9.0-G.4 over West Branch Bluff Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does NW 80 RD 9.0-G.4 over West Branch Bluff Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is NW 80 RD 9.0-G.4 over West Branch Bluff Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns NW 80 RD 9.0-G.4 over West Branch Bluff Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.