US Bridges

18.5-CC.5 193 over Mercer Creek

Fair

Washington County, Kansas · 2.0E 2.5N of Barnes · Structure no. 001010873503345

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

18.5-CC.5 193 over Mercer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 18.5-CC.5 193 over Mercer Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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Carries18.5-CC.5 193
CrossesMercer Creek
Location2.0E 2.5N of Barnes
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.74753, -96.83409
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2014)
Projected traffic48 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 18.5-CC.5 193 over Mercer Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 18.5-CC.5 193 over Mercer 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 18.5-CC.5 193 over Mercer Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 18.5-CC.5 193 over Mercer Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 18.5-CC.5 193 over Mercer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.