US Bridges

Rs 208 over Little Wakarusa Creek

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 3.0S of Eudora · Structure no. 000000000230050

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
667
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 208 over Little Wakarusa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 208 over Little Wakarusa Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 39 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 667 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 208
CrossesLittle Wakarusa Creek
Location3.0S of Eudora
RouteCounty Highway 208
StateKansas
Coordinates38.8841, -95.09958
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length116 ft (35.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic667 (2021)
Projected traffic780 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 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 Rs 208 over Little Wakarusa Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Rs 208 over Little Wakarusa 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 208 over Little Wakarusa Creek carry?

About 667 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 208 over Little Wakarusa Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 208 over Little Wakarusa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.