US Bridges

Local N.5-17.9 over Buffalo Creek

FairPosted for load

Jewell County, Kansas · 1.5S 1.0E of Mankato · Structure no. 000450729903325

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local N.5-17.9 over Buffalo Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local N.5-17.9 over Buffalo 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal N.5-17.9
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.5S 1.0E of Mankato
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.76286, -98.17783
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.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 N.5-17.9 over Buffalo Creek built?

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

What condition is Local N.5-17.9 over Buffalo 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 2024.

How much traffic does Local N.5-17.9 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local N.5-17.9 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local N.5-17.9 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.