US Bridges

Local J-19.9 over Trib. to Buffalo Creek

FairPosted for load

Jewell County, Kansas · 1.5N 0.9E of Jewell · Structure no. 000450733903420

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
90 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local J-19.9 over Trib. to Buffalo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local J-19.9 over Trib. to Buffalo Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 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 J-19.9
CrossesTrib. to Buffalo Creek
Location1.5N 0.9E of Jewell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.69751, -98.14141
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.5 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 traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
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 J-19.9 over Trib. to Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local J-19.9 over Trib. to 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 J-19.9 over Trib. to Buffalo Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local J-19.9 over Trib. to Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local J-19.9 over Trib. to Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.