US Bridges

SW 80th Ave over Arkansas River Drainage

Good

Barton County, Kansas · 4.21 MI NE Pn Coln Sdrd N · Structure no. 999905600050011

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 80th Ave over Arkansas River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying SW 80th Ave over Arkansas River Drainage in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 39 vehicles a day. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesSW 80th Ave
CrossesArkansas River Drainage
Location4.21 MI NE Pn Coln Sdrd N
RouteCounty Highway 162
StateKansas
Coordinates38.29306, -98.92167
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SW 80th Ave over Arkansas River Drainage built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 80th Ave over Arkansas River Drainage 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SW 80th Ave over Arkansas River Drainage carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SW 80th Ave over Arkansas River Drainage?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SW 80th Ave over Arkansas River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.