Local DD.2-23 over Bluff Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarper County, Kansas · 0.5S 3.2E of Bluff City · Structure no. 000390767207040
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local DD.2-23 over Bluff Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local DD.2-23 over Bluff Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local DD.2-23 over Bluff Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local DD.2-23 over 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 Local DD.2-23 over Bluff Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Local DD.2-23 over Bluff Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local DD.2-23 over Bluff Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.