US Bridges

8 Road over Waterway

GoodPosted for load

Greeley County, Kansas · 8.0W 0.8N of Tribune · Structure no. 000000000360010

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8 Road over Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying 8 Road over Waterway in Greeley County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries8 Road
CrossesWaterway
Location8.0W 0.8N of Tribune
RouteCounty Highway 288
CountyGreeley County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.47736, -101.90064
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 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 traffic65 (2022)
Projected traffic85 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 8 Road over Waterway built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8 Road over Waterway 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 8 Road over Waterway carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 8 Road over Waterway?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 8 Road over Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.