US Bridges

Local Rd. H-3 over Grasshopper Creek

Fair

Nemaha County, Kansas · 1.5N 7.0E of Oneida · Structure no. 000660983003149

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. H-3 over Grasshopper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. H-3 over Grasshopper Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. H-3
CrossesGrasshopper Creek
Location1.5N 7.0E of Oneida
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.88624, -95.80728
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating99.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$47,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. H-3 over Grasshopper Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. H-3 over Grasshopper 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 Local Rd. H-3 over Grasshopper Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Local Rd. H-3 over Grasshopper Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. H-3 over Grasshopper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.