E 8th Street over Chetolah Creek
FairEllis County, Kansas · E 8th Street in Hays · Structure no. 412100261702001
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,560
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E 8th Street over Chetolah Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E 8th Street over Chetolah Creek in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 4,560 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E 8th Street over Chetolah Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is E 8th Street over Chetolah 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does E 8th Street over Chetolah Creek carry?
About 4,560 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is E 8th Street over Chetolah Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns E 8th Street over Chetolah Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.