US Bridges

11-H.9 Rs 307 over Kettle Creek

FairPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 10.0W 0.1S of Newton · Structure no. 000000000400310

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

11-H.9 Rs 307 over Kettle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 11-H.9 Rs 307 over Kettle Creek in Harvey 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 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 935 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries11-H.9 Rs 307
CrossesKettle Creek
Location10.0W 0.1S of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 307
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.02611, -97.51861
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2006)
Projected traffic935 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 11-H.9 Rs 307 over Kettle Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 11-H.9 Rs 307 over Kettle 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 11-H.9 Rs 307 over Kettle Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is 11-H.9 Rs 307 over Kettle Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 11-H.9 Rs 307 over Kettle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.