US Bridges

Local H.0-5.5 over School Branch Creek

Good

Riley County, Kansas · 4.2N 3.5W of Randolph · Structure no. 000810875003705

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local H.0-5.5 over School Branch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local H.0-5.5 over School Branch Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal H.0-5.5
CrossesSchool Branch Creek
Location4.2N 3.5W of Randolph
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.48829, -96.82999
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 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 traffic50 (2004)
Projected traffic55 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$269,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local H.0-5.5 over School Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local H.0-5.5 over School Branch 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 H.0-5.5 over School Branch Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Local H.0-5.5 over School Branch Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local H.0-5.5 over School Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.