US Bridges

Local A.8-9.0 over Trib. to White Rock Ck.

GoodPosted for load

Jewell County, Kansas · 1.2S 1.5E of North Branch · Structure no. 000450713003062

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
91 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local A.8-9.0 over Trib. to White Rock Ck. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local A.8-9.0 over Trib. to White Rock Ck. in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal A.8-9.0
CrossesTrib. to White Rock Ck.
Location1.2S 1.5E of North Branch
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.95572, -98.34341
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local A.8-9.0 over Trib. to White Rock Ck. built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local A.8-9.0 over Trib. to White Rock Ck. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Local A.8-9.0 over Trib. to White Rock Ck. carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local A.8-9.0 over Trib. to White Rock Ck.?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local A.8-9.0 over Trib. to White Rock Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.