Union Rd. over Nine Mile Creek
FairPosted for loadJefferson County, Kansas · 1.9S of Mclouth · Structure no. 000000000440025
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union Rd. over Nine Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Union Rd. over Nine Mile Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Union Rd. over Nine Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Union Rd. over Nine Mile 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Union Rd. over Nine Mile Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Union Rd. over Nine Mile Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Union Rd. over Nine Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.