US Bridges

Local Q.8-10.1 over Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 2.9N 1.9W of Sedan · Structure no. 000100939806901

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Q.8-10.1 over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Q.8-10.1 over Deer Creek in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Q.8-10.1
CrossesDeer Creek
Location2.9N 1.9W of Sedan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.16961, -96.22205
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Q.8-10.1 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Q.8-10.1 over Deer Creek 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 Local Q.8-10.1 over Deer Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local Q.8-10.1 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local Q.8-10.1 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.