Local CC.0-21.9 over Spring Branch Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarper County, Kansas · 0.1N 1.7E of Bluff City · Structure no. 000390765007009
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local CC.0-21.9 over Spring Branch Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local CC.0-21.9 over Spring Branch Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local CC.0-21.9 over Spring Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local CC.0-21.9 over Spring Branch 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 Local CC.0-21.9 over Spring Branch Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Local CC.0-21.9 over Spring Branch Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local CC.0-21.9 over Spring Branch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.