US Bridges

Local Rd. 8 over Tolen Creek

Good

Labette County, Kansas · 1.0N 0.8E of Parsons · Structure no. 000501045806620

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 8 over Tolen Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. 8 over Tolen Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal Rd. 8
CrossesTolen Creek
Location1.0N 0.8E of Parsons
RouteCity Street 2658
StateKansas
Coordinates37.36946, -95.25246
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2013)
Projected traffic180 by 2041
Trucks1%
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

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 Local Rd. 8 over Tolen Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 8 over Tolen Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 8 over Tolen Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Local Rd. 8 over Tolen Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 8 over Tolen Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.