US Bridges

180 Road over Chalk Creek

FairPosted for load

Logan County, Kansas · 14.0S 8.5W Russell Spgs. · Structure no. 000550389004788

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

180 Road over Chalk Creek is a steel culvert carrying 180 Road over Chalk Creek in Logan County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries180 Road
CrossesChalk Creek
Location14.0S 8.5W Russell Spgs.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLogan County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.70405, -101.33585
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating9 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 180 Road over Chalk Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is 180 Road over Chalk 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 2024.

How much traffic does 180 Road over Chalk Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 180 Road over Chalk Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 180 Road over Chalk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.