US Bridges

RD 180 (T.3-180) over Badger Creek

FairPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 3.0W 3.0N of Neosho · Structure no. 000560957305180

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 180 (T.3-180) over Badger Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying RD 180 (T.3-180) over Badger Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRD 180 (T.3-180)
CrossesBadger Creek
Location3.0W 3.0N of Neosho
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.41994, -96.05453
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2007)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
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$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 180 (T.3-180) over Badger Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 180 (T.3-180) over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RD 180 (T.3-180) over Badger Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is RD 180 (T.3-180) over Badger Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns RD 180 (T.3-180) over Badger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.