US Bridges

8th. Rd. over Trib. to North Big Creek

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · 8.0-C.9 · Structure no. 000160973905560

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th. Rd. over Trib. to North Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 8th. Rd. over Trib. to North Big Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries8th. Rd.
CrossesTrib. to North Big Creek
Location8.0-C.9
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14139, -95.90432
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2013)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 8th. Rd. over Trib. to North Big Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th. Rd. over Trib. to North Big 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 8th. Rd. over Trib. to North Big Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 8th. Rd. over Trib. to North Big Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns 8th. Rd. over Trib. to North Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.