US Bridges

3400 RD Mile 8 over Onion Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Kansas · 0.8W of Bolton · Structure no. 000630983906920

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3400 RD Mile 8 over Onion Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 3400 RD Mile 8 over Onion Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries3400 RD Mile 8
CrossesOnion Creek
Location0.8W of Bolton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.15337, -95.82071
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic120 by 2039
Trucks1%
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 3400 RD Mile 8 over Onion Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3400 RD Mile 8 over Onion 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 3400 RD Mile 8 over Onion Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 3400 RD Mile 8 over Onion Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 3400 RD Mile 8 over Onion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.