US Bridges

15.8-N.3 Local Rd. over Buck Creek

Good

Chase County, Kansas · 4.0S 3.0W Cttnwd. Falls · Structure no. 000090901305328

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

15.8-N.3 Local Rd. over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 15.8-N.3 Local Rd. over Buck Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Carries15.8-N.3 Local Rd.
CrossesBuck Creek
Location4.0S 3.0W Cttnwd. Falls
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.30792, -96.58573
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2014)
Projected traffic42 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 15.8-N.3 Local Rd. over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15.8-N.3 Local Rd. over Buck 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 15.8-N.3 Local Rd. over Buck Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 15.8-N.3 Local Rd. over Buck Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 15.8-N.3 Local Rd. over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.