US Bridges

Rs 804 Road 8 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 1.9N of Wauneta · Structure no. 000000000100270

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 804 Road 8 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 804 Road 8 over Stream in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 804 Road 8
CrossesStream
Location1.9N of Wauneta
RouteCounty Highway 804
CountyChautauqua County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.13969, -96.39892
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2019)
Projected traffic85 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 804 Road 8 over Stream built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 804 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 804 Road 8 over Stream carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 804 Road 8 over Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 804 Road 8 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.