US Bridges

Rs 1508 U.0-180 over Trib. to Badger Creek

Fair

Lyon County, Kansas · 3W 3N of Neosho Rapids · Structure no. 000000000560675

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1508 U.0-180 over Trib. to Badger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1508 U.0-180 over Trib. to Badger Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1508 U.0-180
CrossesTrib. to Badger Creek
Location3W 3N of Neosho Rapids
RouteCounty Highway 1508
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.42003, -96.04281
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2007)
Projected traffic240 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Rs 1508 U.0-180 over Trib. to Badger Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1508 U.0-180 over Trib. to Badger 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1508 U.0-180 over Trib. to Badger Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1508 U.0-180 over Trib. to Badger Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1508 U.0-180 over Trib. to Badger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.