US Bridges

Local Rd. P9B over Carr Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Kansas · 0.9E 1.0N of Tipton · Structure no. 000620699903900

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. P9B over Carr Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. P9B over Carr Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. P9B
CrossesCarr Creek
Location0.9E 1.0N of Tipton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.35032, -98.45531
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2005)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$125,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. P9B over Carr Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. P9B over Carr Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. P9B over Carr Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Local Rd. P9B over Carr Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. P9B over Carr Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.