US Bridges

80th RD over East Bacon Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Kansas · 2.0E 1.2S of Hunter · Structure no. 000530711004082

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

80th RD over East Bacon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 80th RD over East Bacon Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries80th RD
CrossesEast Bacon Creek
Location2.0E 1.2S of Hunter
RouteCounty Highway 5303
CountyLincoln County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.21681, -98.35904
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 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 80th RD over East Bacon Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 80th RD over East Bacon 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 80th RD over East Bacon Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 80th RD over East Bacon Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 80th RD over East Bacon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.