US Bridges

Harvey Ave. Br. 9 over Hargis Creek

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 330 Ft E of Route 581 · Structure no. 529600960000324

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvey Ave. Br. 9 over Hargis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Harvey Ave. Br. 9 over Hargis Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,760 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarvey Ave. Br. 9
CrossesHargis Creek
Location330 Ft E of Route 581
RouteCity Street 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.26585, -97.393
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,760 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 Harvey Ave. Br. 9 over Hargis Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harvey Ave. Br. 9 over Hargis 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Harvey Ave. Br. 9 over Hargis Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harvey Ave. Br. 9 over Hargis Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Harvey Ave. Br. 9 over Hargis Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.