US Bridges

Rs 487 G-5 over Trib. to Harris Creek

FairPosted for load

Nemaha County, Kansas · 2.0S of Oneida · Structure no. 000000000660100

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 487 G-5 over Trib. to Harris Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rs 487 G-5 over Trib. to Harris Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 106 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 487 G-5
CrossesTrib. to Harris Creek
Location2.0S of Oneida
RouteCounty Highway 487
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.84039, -95.93858
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2008)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$51,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 487 G-5 over Trib. to Harris Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 487 G-5 over Trib. to Harris 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 487 G-5 over Trib. to Harris Creek carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 487 G-5 over Trib. to Harris Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 487 G-5 over Trib. to Harris Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.