US Bridges

5400 RD Mile 9 over Trib. to Racket Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 1.2N 5.0E US-160 & K-39 · Structure no. 000000000630248

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
338
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5400 RD Mile 9 over Trib. to Racket Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 5400 RD Mile 9 over Trib. to Racket Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 338 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 406 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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Carries5400 RD Mile 9
CrossesTrib. to Racket Creek
Location1.2N 5.0E US-160 & K-39
RouteCounty Highway 473
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.30696, -95.81018
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2010)
Projected traffic406 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5400 RD Mile 9 over Trib. to Racket Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5400 RD Mile 9 over Trib. to Racket 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 2023.

How much traffic does 5400 RD Mile 9 over Trib. to Racket Creek carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 5400 RD Mile 9 over Trib. to Racket Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 5400 RD Mile 9 over Trib. to Racket Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.