US Bridges

Local Rd. F-22 over Harris Creek

PoorPosted for load

Nemaha County, Kansas · 2.5N 4.5W of Oneida · Structure no. 000660959503140

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. F-22 over Harris Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local Rd. F-22 over Harris Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. F-22
CrossesHarris Creek
Location2.5N 4.5W of Oneida
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.89943, -96.02341
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.3 US tons
Inventory rating13.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2008)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$138,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. F-22 over Harris Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. F-22 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. F-22 over Harris Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Local Rd. F-22 over Harris Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. F-22 over Harris Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.