US Bridges

W-8.5 Local Rd. over Trib to Buckeye Creek

Good

Chase County, Kansas · 4.0E of Strong City · Structure no. 000090919005186

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W-8.5 Local Rd. over Trib to Buckeye Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W-8.5 Local Rd. over Trib to Buckeye Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW-8.5 Local Rd.
CrossesTrib to Buckeye Creek
Location4.0E of Strong City
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.41324, -96.41015
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2014)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 W-8.5 Local Rd. over Trib to Buckeye Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is W-8.5 Local Rd. over Trib to Buckeye 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does W-8.5 Local Rd. over Trib to Buckeye Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is W-8.5 Local Rd. over Trib to Buckeye Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns W-8.5 Local Rd. over Trib to Buckeye Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.