US Bridges

15-B.6 Local over Little Arkansas River

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 3.0E 4.4S of Halstead · Structure no. 000400809005844

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

15-B.6 Local over Little Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 15-B.6 Local over Little Arkansas River in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2042. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries15-B.6 Local
CrossesLittle Arkansas River
Location3.0E 4.4S of Halstead
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.93444, -97.44556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 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 traffic40 (2006)
Projected traffic47 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$33,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 15-B.6 Local over Little Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15-B.6 Local over Little Arkansas River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does 15-B.6 Local over Little Arkansas River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is 15-B.6 Local over Little Arkansas River?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 15-B.6 Local over Little Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.