Rs 687 G-8 over Harris Creek
PoorPosted for loadNemaha County, Kansas · 168th RD 0.1E of R RD · Structure no. 000000000660230
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 687 G-8 over Harris Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 687 G-8 over Harris Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 687 G-8 over Harris Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 687 G-8 over Harris Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Rs 687 G-8 over Harris Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rs 687 G-8 over Harris Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 687 G-8 over Harris Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.