US Bridges

Road 9 (I.3-8.0) over Ladder Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wallace County, Kansas · 3.5S 3.0E of Weskan · Structure no. 001000327004627

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 9 (I.3-8.0) over Ladder Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Road 9 (I.3-8.0) over Ladder Creek in Wallace 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 9 (I.3-8.0)
CrossesLadder Creek
Location3.5S 3.0E of Weskan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWallace County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.81831, -101.90875
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 9 (I.3-8.0) over Ladder Creek built?

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

What condition is Road 9 (I.3-8.0) over Ladder Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Road 9 (I.3-8.0) over Ladder Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Road 9 (I.3-8.0) over Ladder Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Road 9 (I.3-8.0) over Ladder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.