US Bridges

NW 48th ST over Black Kettle Creek

Fair

Harvey County, Kansas · 3.0S 6.1W of Hesston · Structure no. 000400797905620

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 48th ST over Black Kettle Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying NW 48th ST over Black Kettle Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 48th ST
CrossesBlack Kettle Creek
Location3.0S 6.1W of Hesston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.10133, -97.53782
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2006)
Projected traffic17 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 48th ST over Black Kettle Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 48th ST over Black 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 NW 48th ST over Black Kettle Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is NW 48th ST over Black Kettle Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns NW 48th ST over Black Kettle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.