US Bridges

Rs 95 Road 8 over Stream

Fair

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 0.5S of Hewins · Structure no. 000000000100014

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 95 Road 8 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 95 Road 8 over Stream in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 95 Road 8
CrossesStream
Location0.5S of Hewins
RouteCounty Highway 95
CountyChautauqua County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.03064, -96.40817
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2019)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Rs 95 Road 8 over Stream built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 95 Road 8 over Stream 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 95 Road 8 over Stream carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 95 Road 8 over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 95 Road 8 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.