US Bridges

Vermont W.0-11.8 over Sugar Creek

Good

Anderson County, Kansas · 1.2 S of VERMONT-1300 · Structure no. 000021061005482

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vermont W.0-11.8 over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Vermont W.0-11.8 over Sugar Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. 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).

CarriesVermont W.0-11.8
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.2 S of VERMONT-1300
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.19449, -95.11299
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
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 traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic60 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 Vermont W.0-11.8 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vermont W.0-11.8 over Sugar 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 Vermont W.0-11.8 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Vermont W.0-11.8 over Sugar 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 Vermont W.0-11.8 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.