US Bridges

9th Rd. over Spring Creek

Fair

Rice County, Kansas · 1.0E 0.9N of Chase · Structure no. 000800713005248

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

9th Rd. over Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 9th Rd. over Spring Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries9th Rd.
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.0E 0.9N of Chase
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36517, -98.33126
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2021)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 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 9th Rd. over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9th Rd. over Spring 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 9th Rd. over Spring Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 9th Rd. over Spring Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 9th Rd. over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.