US Bridges

Hawaii RD 16.8-P.0 over Big Creek Lwc

Fair

Allen County, Kansas · 2.0N 5.2W of Elsmore · Structure no. 000011047806000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawaii RD 16.8-P.0 over Big Creek Lwc is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hawaii RD 16.8-P.0 over Big Creek Lwc in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHawaii RD 16.8-P.0
CrossesBig Creek Lwc
Location2.0N 5.2W of Elsmore
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.82005, -95.23647
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2006)
Projected traffic30 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$51,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawaii RD 16.8-P.0 over Big Creek Lwc built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawaii RD 16.8-P.0 over Big Creek Lwc 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 Hawaii RD 16.8-P.0 over Big Creek Lwc carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Hawaii RD 16.8-P.0 over Big Creek Lwc?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Hawaii RD 16.8-P.0 over Big Creek Lwc?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.