US Bridges

Local Rd. R9B over Carr Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Kansas · 0.9E 1.4S of Tipton · Structure no. 000620699903940

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. R9B over Carr Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. R9B over Carr Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. R9B
CrossesCarr Creek
Location0.9E 1.4S of Tipton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.32075, -98.45279
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (40 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2002)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
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$138,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. R9B over Carr Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. R9B 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. R9B over Carr Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Local Rd. R9B over Carr Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. R9B over Carr Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.