US Bridges

K-8.6 Local over Little Arkansas River

PoorPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 0.5N 11.5W of Newton · Structure no. 000400795605680

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-8.6 Local over Little Arkansas River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-8.6 Local over Little Arkansas River in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesK-8.6 Local
CrossesLittle Arkansas River
Location0.5N 11.5W of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05778, -97.56222
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating13.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2006)
Projected traffic11 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was K-8.6 Local over Little Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-8.6 Local over Little Arkansas River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does K-8.6 Local over Little Arkansas River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is K-8.6 Local over Little Arkansas River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns K-8.6 Local over Little Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.