US Bridges

Sunflower Rs 1108 over Little Blue River

GoodPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 2.5N 3.0W of Waterville · Structure no. 000000000580440

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
353 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunflower Rs 1108 over Little Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sunflower Rs 1108 over Little Blue River in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSunflower Rs 1108
CrossesLittle Blue River
Location2.5N 3.0W of Waterville
RouteCounty Highway 1108
StateKansas
Coordinates39.72585, -96.80491
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2007)
Projected traffic41 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Sunflower Rs 1108 over Little Blue River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunflower Rs 1108 over Little Blue River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sunflower Rs 1108 over Little Blue River carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Sunflower Rs 1108 over Little Blue River?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sunflower Rs 1108 over Little Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.