US Bridges

5050 RD Mile 9 over Racket Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Kansas · 0.8N 3.3W of Lehunt · Structure no. 000630985606742

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5050 RD Mile 9 over Racket Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 5050 RD Mile 9 over Racket Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries5050 RD Mile 9
CrossesRacket Creek
Location0.8N 3.3W of Lehunt
RouteCounty Highway 6328
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.28148, -95.8062
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic120 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5050 RD Mile 9 over Racket Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5050 RD Mile 9 over Racket 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 5050 RD Mile 9 over Racket Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 5050 RD Mile 9 over Racket Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns 5050 RD Mile 9 over Racket Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.