US Bridges

T-90 Kissinger RD over Jarbalo Creek

FairPosted for load

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 2.1W 1.2S of Jarbalo · Structure no. 000521057904123

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-90 Kissinger RD over Jarbalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying T-90 Kissinger RD over Jarbalo Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-90 Kissinger RD
CrossesJarbalo Creek
Location2.1W 1.2S of Jarbalo
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.18228, -95.10707
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.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic67 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$195,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-90 Kissinger RD over Jarbalo Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-90 Kissinger RD over Jarbalo 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does T-90 Kissinger RD over Jarbalo Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is T-90 Kissinger RD over Jarbalo Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns T-90 Kissinger RD over Jarbalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.