US Bridges

G.7-11.8 Local over Black Kettle Creek

FairPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · At Park at Halstead · Structure no. 000400801805743

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

G.7-11.8 Local over Black Kettle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying G.7-11.8 Local over Black Kettle Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesG.7-11.8 Local
CrossesBlack Kettle Creek
LocationAt Park at Halstead
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.00917, -97.50583
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2006)
Projected traffic53 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$12,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was G.7-11.8 Local over Black Kettle Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is G.7-11.8 Local 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 G.7-11.8 Local over Black Kettle Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is G.7-11.8 Local over Black Kettle Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns G.7-11.8 Local over Black Kettle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.