US Bridges

Wildhorse Rd. over Trib. Nine Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kansas · 2.3S 0.8E of Mclouth · Structure no. 000441049304148

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildhorse Rd. over Trib. Nine Mile Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Wildhorse Rd. over Trib. Nine Mile Creek in Jefferson 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 25 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWildhorse Rd.
CrossesTrib. Nine Mile Creek
Location2.3S 0.8E of Mclouth
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.15814, -95.19423
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating10.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2040
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$430,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wildhorse Rd. over Trib. Nine Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is Wildhorse Rd. over Trib. 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 Wildhorse Rd. over Trib. Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wildhorse Rd. over Trib. Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Wildhorse Rd. over Trib. Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.