US Bridges

Rs 809 Bronco RD over East Hickory Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 1.0S 4.0E of Chautauqua · Structure no. 000000000100370

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 809 Bronco RD over East Hickory Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 809 Bronco RD over East Hickory Creek in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 809 Bronco RD
CrossesEast Hickory Creek
Location1.0S 4.0E of Chautauqua
RouteCounty Highway 809
CountyChautauqua County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.01054, -96.10451
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 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 closed2.5 mi (4 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 809 Bronco RD over East Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 809 Bronco RD over East Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.