US Bridges

9th. St. BR.10 over Hargis Creek

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 780 Ft East of Rt 581 · Structure no. 429600965814014

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

9th. St. BR.10 over Hargis Creek is a steel culvert carrying 9th. St. BR.10 over Hargis Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries9th. St. BR.10
CrossesHargis Creek
Location780 Ft East of Rt 581
RouteCity Street 5814
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.26878, -97.39155
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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. St. BR.10 over Hargis Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9th. St. BR.10 over Hargis 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 9th. St. BR.10 over Hargis Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 9th. St. BR.10 over Hargis Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns 9th. St. BR.10 over Hargis Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.