US Bridges

800 St. 4.0-I.6 over Stream

Fair

Allen County, Kansas · 3.0W of Iola · Structure no. 000011023005866

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

800 St. 4.0-I.6 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying 800 St. 4.0-I.6 over Stream in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 40 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries800 St. 4.0-I.6
CrossesStream
Location3.0W of Iola
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.91274, -95.46429
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.2 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2006)
Projected traffic40 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$92,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 800 St. 4.0-I.6 over Stream built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 800 St. 4.0-I.6 over Stream 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 800 St. 4.0-I.6 over Stream carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is 800 St. 4.0-I.6 over Stream?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 800 St. 4.0-I.6 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.