US Bridges

Local Rd. 2.8-P.6 over Owl Creek

Good

Allen County, Kansas · 3.4W of Humboldt · Structure no. 000011019706011

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 2.8-P.6 over Owl Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. 2.8-P.6 over Owl Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal Rd. 2.8-P.6
CrossesOwl Creek
Location3.4W of Humboldt
RouteCounty Highway 129
StateKansas
Coordinates37.81139, -95.49211
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
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 Local Rd. 2.8-P.6 over Owl Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 2.8-P.6 over Owl 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 2.8-P.6 over Owl Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 2.8-P.6 over Owl Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 2.8-P.6 over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.