US Bridges

Rs 1180 over Thunderbolt Creek

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Kansas · 2.0S 1.4W of Girard · Structure no. 000000000190550

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
581
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1180 over Thunderbolt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1180 over Thunderbolt Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 581 vehicles a day, projected to reach 697 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1180
CrossesThunderbolt Creek
Location2.0S 1.4W of Girard
RouteCounty Highway 1180
CountyCrawford County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.47008, -94.86734
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic581 (2013)
Projected traffic697 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rs 1180 over Thunderbolt Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1180 over Thunderbolt 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 Rs 1180 over Thunderbolt Creek carry?

About 581 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1180 over Thunderbolt Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1180 over Thunderbolt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.