US Bridges

Road 8 Rs 804 over Stream

GoodPosted for load

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 1.0W 4.8N of Wauneta · Structure no. 000000000100280

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 8 Rs 804 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Road 8 Rs 804 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 8 Rs 804
CrossesStream
Location1.0W 4.8N of Wauneta
RouteCounty Highway 804
CountyChautauqua County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.1833, -96.3991
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (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 Road 8 Rs 804 over Stream built?

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

What condition is Road 8 Rs 804 over Stream 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Road 8 Rs 804 over Stream carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 8 Rs 804 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Road 8 Rs 804 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.