US Bridges

Local Rd. 97 over Dragoon Creek

FairPosted for load

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 0.3S 0.9E of Harveyville · Structure no. 000990967904680

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 97 over Dragoon Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Local Rd. 97 over Dragoon Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 97
CrossesDragoon Creek
Location0.3S 0.9E of Harveyville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.78265, -95.94672
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic36 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 97 over Dragoon Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 97 over Dragoon 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 97 over Dragoon Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 97 over Dragoon Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 97 over Dragoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.