US Bridges

Local 1.0N-7.9E over Trib. to Eight Mile Ck.

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Douglas County, Kansas · 2.0S 1.1W of Worden · Structure no. 000231031904720

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 1.0N-7.9E over Trib. to Eight Mile Ck. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 1.0N-7.9E over Trib. to Eight Mile Ck. in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 1.0N-7.9E
CrossesTrib. to Eight Mile Ck.
Location2.0S 1.1W of Worden
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.75331, -95.35508
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
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 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 traffic60 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 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 1.0N-7.9E over Trib. to Eight Mile Ck. built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 1.0N-7.9E over Trib. to Eight Mile Ck. 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 Local 1.0N-7.9E over Trib. to Eight Mile Ck. carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local 1.0N-7.9E over Trib. to Eight Mile Ck.?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local 1.0N-7.9E over Trib. to Eight Mile Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.