US Bridges

17-P.9 167 over Ash Creek

Good

Washington County, Kansas · 1.1W 3.4S of Washington · Structure no. 001010847803320

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

17-P.9 167 over Ash Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 17-P.9 167 over Ash Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries17-P.9 167
CrossesAsh Creek
Location1.1W 3.4S of Washington
RouteCounty Highway 780
StateKansas
Coordinates39.76986, -97.07077
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 17-P.9 167 over Ash Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17-P.9 167 over Ash 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 17-P.9 167 over Ash Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 17-P.9 167 over Ash Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 17-P.9 167 over Ash Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.