US Bridges

Local U-9.4 over White Rock Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jewell County, Kansas · 1.0S 1.6W of Burr Oak · Structure no. 000450713403200

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
115 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local U-9.4 over White Rock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local U-9.4 over White Rock Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal U-9.4
CrossesWhite Rock Creek
Location1.0S 1.6W of Burr Oak
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.85714, -98.33861
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.1 US tons
Inventory rating17.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 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 traffic5 (2018)
Projected traffic5 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 U-9.4 over White Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local U-9.4 over White Rock Creek 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 U-9.4 over White Rock Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local U-9.4 over White Rock Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local U-9.4 over White Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.