US Bridges

DD.9-23 Local over Buckeye Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Kansas · 5.0E 1.2N of Niles · Structure no. 000720815904400

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

DD.9-23 Local over Buckeye Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying DD.9-23 Local over Buckeye Creek in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDD.9-23 Local
CrossesBuckeye Creek
Location5.0E 1.2N of Niles
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOttawa County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.98693, -97.37297
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 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 (2001)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was DD.9-23 Local over Buckeye Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is DD.9-23 Local over Buckeye 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 DD.9-23 Local over Buckeye Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is DD.9-23 Local over Buckeye Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns DD.9-23 Local over Buckeye Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.