US Bridges

9-D.1 Local over Kisiwa Creek

PoorPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 6.0E 4.9S of Burrton · Structure no. 000400797005809

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

9-D.1 Local over Kisiwa Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 9-D.1 Local over Kisiwa Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries9-D.1 Local
CrossesKisiwa Creek
Location6.0E 4.9S of Burrton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95667, -97.55556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2006)
Projected traffic18 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 9-D.1 Local over Kisiwa Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9-D.1 Local over Kisiwa 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 9-D.1 Local over Kisiwa Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is 9-D.1 Local over Kisiwa Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 9-D.1 Local over Kisiwa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.