US Bridges

Local Rd. BF-1 over S. Fork Big Nemaha Riv.

Good

Nemaha County, Kansas · 3.5S 3.0W of Bern · Structure no. 000660959103121

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. BF-1 over S. Fork Big Nemaha Riv. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. BF-1 over S. Fork Big Nemaha Riv. in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. BF-1
CrossesS. Fork Big Nemaha Riv.
Location3.5S 3.0W of Bern
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.91383, -96.03114
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2008)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Local Rd. BF-1 over S. Fork Big Nemaha Riv. built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. BF-1 over S. Fork Big Nemaha Riv. 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 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. BF-1 over S. Fork Big Nemaha Riv. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Local Rd. BF-1 over S. Fork Big Nemaha Riv.?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. BF-1 over S. Fork Big Nemaha Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.