US Bridges

D-16.9 Local over Trib. to Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 3.0S 4.9E of Halstead · Structure no. 000400811905820

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D-16.9 Local over Trib. to Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying D-16.9 Local over Trib. to Sand Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesD-16.9 Local
CrossesTrib. to Sand Creek
Location3.0S 4.9E of Halstead
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95611, -97.41111
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2006)
Projected traffic23 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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was D-16.9 Local over Trib. to Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is D-16.9 Local over Trib. to Sand 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 D-16.9 Local over Trib. to Sand Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is D-16.9 Local over Trib. to Sand Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns D-16.9 Local over Trib. to Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.