US Bridges

Local Rd. 42 over Trib Nehring Creek

GoodPosted for load

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 3.5W 4.2N of Eskridge · Structure no. 000990943504468

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 42 over Trib Nehring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. 42 over Trib Nehring Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesLocal Rd. 42
CrossesTrib Nehring Creek
Location3.5W 4.2N of Eskridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92917, -96.17818
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2013)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Local Rd. 42 over Trib Nehring Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 42 over Trib Nehring 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 42 over Trib Nehring Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 42 over Trib Nehring Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 42 over Trib Nehring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.