US Bridges

80th RD over Bacon Creek

Poor

Lincoln County, Kansas · 0.1N of Ash Grove · Structure no. 000530711004148

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

80th RD over Bacon Creek is a masonry culvert carrying 80th RD over Bacon Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries80th RD
CrossesBacon Creek
Location0.1N of Ash Grove
RouteCounty Highway 5303
CountyLincoln County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.16417, -98.35917
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic42 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$430,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 80th RD over Bacon Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 80th RD over Bacon Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 80th RD over Bacon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.