US Bridges

S Grace Hill RD over West Whitewater Creek

FairPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 2.0W 3.3N of Whitewater · Structure no. 000400837005747

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Grace Hill RD over West Whitewater Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying S Grace Hill RD over West Whitewater Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesS Grace Hill RD
CrossesWest Whitewater Creek
Location2.0W 3.3N of Whitewater
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.00611, -97.19
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 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 traffic20 (2006)
Projected traffic23 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 S Grace Hill RD over West Whitewater Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Grace Hill RD over West Whitewater 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 S Grace Hill RD over West Whitewater Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is S Grace Hill RD over West Whitewater Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S Grace Hill RD over West Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.