US Bridges

8th. Rd. over Bowmans Branch Creek

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · 8.0-W.1 · Structure no. 000161013205560

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th. Rd. over Bowmans Branch Creek is a concrete slab carrying 8th. Rd. over Bowmans Branch Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries8th. Rd.
CrossesBowmans Branch Creek
Location8.0-W.1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.13996, -95.55337
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic35 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 Bowmans Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th. Rd. over Bowmans Branch 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 2024.

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

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 8th. Rd. over Bowmans Branch Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 8th. Rd. over Bowmans Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.