US Bridges

Local E-9.9 over Hermes Creek

Fair

Jewell County, Kansas · 2.0S 1.0E of Ionia · Structure no. 000450713903520

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local E-9.9 over Hermes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local E-9.9 over Hermes Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal E-9.9
CrossesHermes Creek
Location2.0S 1.0E of Ionia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.62539, -98.32658
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2018)
Projected traffic15 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$260,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local E-9.9 over Hermes Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Local E-9.9 over Hermes 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Local E-9.9 over Hermes Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local E-9.9 over Hermes Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Local E-9.9 over Hermes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.