US Bridges

Eighth Street over Drainage Ditch #1

Fair

Finney County, Kansas · Eighth ST at Willow Brook · Structure no. 409850281409434

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,680
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eighth Street over Drainage Ditch #1 is a concrete culvert carrying Eighth Street over Drainage Ditch #1 in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 3,680 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,415 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEighth Street
CrossesDrainage Ditch #1
LocationEighth ST at Willow Brook
RouteCity Street 1409
CountyFinney County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.98218, -100.87474
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating15.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,680 (2022)
Projected traffic4,415 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Eighth Street over Drainage Ditch #1 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eighth Street over Drainage Ditch #1 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Eighth Street over Drainage Ditch #1 carry?

About 3,680 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Eighth Street over Drainage Ditch #1?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Eighth Street over Drainage Ditch #1?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.