US Bridges

8th. Rd. over Long Creek

FairPosted for load

Coffey County, Kansas · 8.0-P.7 · Structure no. 000160999705560

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th. Rd. over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 8th. Rd. over Long Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries8th. Rd.
CrossesLong Creek
Location8.0-P.7
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14063, -95.67029
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Long Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th. Rd. over Long 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 8th. Rd. over Long Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 8th. Rd. over Long Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 8th. Rd. over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.