US Bridges

Local 1.75N-6.82E over Eight Mile Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Kansas · 2.2W 1.2S of Worden · Structure no. 000231029804702

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 1.75N-6.82E over Eight Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 1.75N-6.82E over Eight Mile Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 1.75N-6.82E
CrossesEight Mile Creek
Location2.2W 1.2S of Worden
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.76424, -95.37468
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2023)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Local 1.75N-6.82E over Eight Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 1.75N-6.82E over Eight Mile 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Local 1.75N-6.82E over Eight Mile Creek carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local 1.75N-6.82E over Eight Mile Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local 1.75N-6.82E over Eight Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.