US Bridges

8-W.6 Local Rd. over Trib to Buckeye Creek

FairPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 1.3N 6.6E of Strong City · Structure no. 000090919605180

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8-W.6 Local Rd. over Trib to Buckeye Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 8-W.6 Local Rd. over Trib to Buckeye Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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Carries8-W.6 Local Rd.
CrossesTrib to Buckeye Creek
Location1.3N 6.6E of Strong City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.42006, -96.39959
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 8-W.6 Local Rd. over Trib to Buckeye Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8-W.6 Local Rd. over Trib to Buckeye Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 8-W.6 Local Rd. over Trib to Buckeye Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 8-W.6 Local Rd. over Trib to Buckeye Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 8-W.6 Local Rd. over Trib to Buckeye Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.