US Bridges

Bronco RD Rs 809 over W Hickory Creek

GoodPosted for load

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 1.0S 3.2E of Chautauqua · Structure no. 000000000100360

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bronco RD Rs 809 over W Hickory Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bronco RD Rs 809 over W Hickory Creek in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBronco RD Rs 809
CrossesW Hickory Creek
Location1.0S 3.2E of Chautauqua
RouteCounty Highway 809
StateKansas
Coordinates37.0106, -96.11699
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating7.9 US tons
Inventory rating4.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2019)
Projected traffic70 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bronco RD Rs 809 over W Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bronco RD Rs 809 over W Hickory Creek 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 Bronco RD Rs 809 over W Hickory Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bronco RD Rs 809 over W Hickory Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bronco RD Rs 809 over W Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.