US Bridges

V.0-8.0 Road 23 over Bachelor Crk

FairPosted for load

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 2.0E 5.0N of Sedan · Structure no. 000100949006860

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

V.0-8.0 Road 23 over Bachelor Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying V.0-8.0 Road 23 over Bachelor Crk in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesV.0-8.0 Road 23
CrossesBachelor Crk
Location2.0E 5.0N of Sedan
RouteCounty Highway 1003
CountyChautauqua County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.1993, -96.14676
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2016)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 V.0-8.0 Road 23 over Bachelor Crk built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is V.0-8.0 Road 23 over Bachelor Crk 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 V.0-8.0 Road 23 over Bachelor Crk carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is V.0-8.0 Road 23 over Bachelor Crk?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns V.0-8.0 Road 23 over Bachelor Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.