US Bridges

8-X.3 Local Rd. over Buckeye Creek

FairPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 1.0N 0.3E Saffordville · Structure no. 000090921305180

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8-X.3 Local Rd. over Buckeye Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 8-X.3 Local Rd. over Buckeye Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
Carries8-X.3 Local Rd.
CrossesBuckeye Creek
Location1.0N 0.3E Saffordville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.42007, -96.38538
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic60 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 8-X.3 Local Rd. over Buckeye Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8-X.3 Local Rd. over 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-X.3 Local Rd. over Buckeye Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 8-X.3 Local Rd. over Buckeye Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 8-X.3 Local Rd. over Buckeye Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.