US Bridges

H.9-22 Local over Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Kansas · 1.0S 4.9E of Tescott · Structure no. 000720771904380

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

H.9-22 Local over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying H.9-22 Local over Creek in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesH.9-22 Local
CrossesCreek
Location1.0S 4.9E of Tescott
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOttawa County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.00175, -97.78158
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2001)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 H.9-22 Local over Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is H.9-22 Local over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does H.9-22 Local over Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is H.9-22 Local over Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns H.9-22 Local over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.