US Bridges

Local Rd. 18 over Trib. T0 Big Hill Creek

Fair

Labette County, Kansas · 1.0N 0.75W of Dennis · Structure no. 000501027206640

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 18 over Trib. T0 Big Hill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. 18 over Trib. T0 Big Hill Creek in Labette 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 18
CrossesTrib. T0 Big Hill Creek
Location1.0N 0.75W of Dennis
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.35414, -95.42733
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$220,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 18 over Trib. T0 Big Hill Creek built?

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

What condition is Local Rd. 18 over Trib. T0 Big Hill 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 18 over Trib. T0 Big Hill Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 18 over Trib. T0 Big Hill Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 18 over Trib. T0 Big Hill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.