US Bridges

Local F-10.9 over Hermes Creek

FairPosted for load

Jewell County, Kansas · 1.5S 1.9E of Ionia · Structure no. 000450715903500

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local F-10.9 over Hermes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local F-10.9 over Hermes Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal F-10.9
CrossesHermes Creek
Location1.5S 1.9E of Ionia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.63995, -98.30879
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.7 US tons
Inventory rating11.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$310,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local F-10.9 over Hermes Creek built?

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

What condition is Local F-10.9 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 F-10.9 over Hermes Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local F-10.9 over Hermes Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Local F-10.9 over Hermes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.