US Bridges

Local 7.5N-8.95E over Chicken Creek

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Douglas County, Kansas · 1.5S.E. of Lone Star · Structure no. 000231033804585

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 7.5N-8.95E over Chicken Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 7.5N-8.95E over Chicken Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 7.5N-8.95E
CrossesChicken Creek
Location1.5S.E. of Lone Star
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84787, -95.33648
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 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 traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 7.5N-8.95E over Chicken Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 7.5N-8.95E over Chicken 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 Local 7.5N-8.95E over Chicken Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local 7.5N-8.95E over Chicken Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local 7.5N-8.95E over Chicken Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.