Rs 1267 C-9 over Silver Creek
PoorNemaha County, Kansas · 1.5 N.E. of Bern · Structure no. 000000000660470
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 342
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 1267 C-9 over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1267 C-9 over Silver Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 3 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.
It carries about 342 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 1267 C-9 over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 1267 C-9 over Silver 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 1267 C-9 over Silver Creek carry?
About 342 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Rs 1267 C-9 over Silver Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 1267 C-9 over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.