US Bridges

Local C.5-6.0 over Creek

GoodPosted for load

Riley County, Kansas · 3.5N 8.1W of Randolph · Structure no. 000810865503720

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local C.5-6.0 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local C.5-6.0 over Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal C.5-6.0
CrossesCreek
Location3.5N 8.1W of Randolph
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRiley County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.4826, -96.91374
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2004)
Projected traffic9 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$101,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local C.5-6.0 over Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local C.5-6.0 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Local C.5-6.0 over Creek carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Local C.5-6.0 over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local C.5-6.0 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.