US Bridges

Local 8.0N-10.81E over Trib. to Washington Ck.

GoodPosted for load

Douglas County, Kansas · 2.0W of Pleasant Grove · Structure no. 000231037804580

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 8.0N-10.81E over Trib. to Washington Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Local 8.0N-10.81E over Trib. to Washington Ck. in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal 8.0N-10.81E
CrossesTrib. to Washington Ck.
Location2.0W of Pleasant Grove
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.85518, -95.30394
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2023)
Projected traffic70 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 8.0N-10.81E over Trib. to Washington Ck. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 8.0N-10.81E over Trib. to Washington 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 8.0N-10.81E over Trib. to Washington Ck. carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local 8.0N-10.81E over Trib. to Washington Ck.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local 8.0N-10.81E over Trib. to Washington Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.