US Bridges

Local U.9-27.0 over Courtland Canal

FairPosted for load

Jewell County, Kansas · 1.5W of Lovewell · Structure no. 000450749003181

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local U.9-27.0 over Courtland Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local U.9-27.0 over Courtland Canal in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal U.9-27.0
CrossesCourtland Canal
Location1.5W of Lovewell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.86965, -98.0077
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating7.4 US tons
Inventory rating5.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2018)
Projected traffic5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$460,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local U.9-27.0 over Courtland Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local U.9-27.0 over Courtland Canal 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 U.9-27.0 over Courtland Canal carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local U.9-27.0 over Courtland Canal?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local U.9-27.0 over Courtland Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.