US Bridges

Creek RD (EE-24.9) over Stream

Good

Harper County, Kansas · 2.5S 4.0E of Bluff City · Structure no. 000390769007068

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek RD (EE-24.9) over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Creek RD (EE-24.9) over Stream in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCreek RD (EE-24.9)
CrossesStream
Location2.5S 4.0E of Bluff City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.03936, -97.80242
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creek RD (EE-24.9) over Stream built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creek RD (EE-24.9) over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Creek RD (EE-24.9) over Stream carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Creek RD (EE-24.9) over Stream?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Creek RD (EE-24.9) over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.