M-9.1 Minor over Black Kettle Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarvey County, Kansas · 4.0S 6.9W of Hesston · Structure no. 000400797105640
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-9.1 Minor over Black Kettle Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying M-9.1 Minor over Black Kettle Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 M-9.1 Minor over Black Kettle Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is M-9.1 Minor over Black Kettle 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 M-9.1 Minor over Black Kettle Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is M-9.1 Minor over Black Kettle Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns M-9.1 Minor over Black Kettle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.