US Bridges

Local Rd. E.8-180 over Moon Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 3.0 W of Emporia · Structure no. 000000000560860

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. E.8-180 over Moon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. E.8-180 over Moon 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. E.8-180
CrossesMoon Creek
Location3.0 W of Emporia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.41967, -96.26767
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 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 traffic80 (2007)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$468,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. E.8-180 over Moon Creek built?

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

What condition is Local Rd. E.8-180 over Moon 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. E.8-180 over Moon Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Local Rd. E.8-180 over Moon Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. E.8-180 over Moon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.